Vespa wins Westbury Stud Challenge Stakes Listed NZ$50,000 at Ruakaka (NZ) 3yo, 1200m.
Vespa was used up from his wide barrier to settle down just behind the leaders in fourth position one off the fence with a trail. He cornered three wide under pressure but too his credit he battled on gamely,picking up the leader inside the final 50m to score with a little in hand.
Copy Watch was used up to race on the outside of the leader Savannah Somoya. He pressured the leader on turning for home before quickening up to take the lead soon after straightening. He battled well under pressure but found the winner a little the better. A sound effort after working early on the pace.
Riding Shotgun put in solidly for third after working into the race at the 800m.
From three back on the inner, Buffalo Boy changed ground on a couple of occasions in the straight before working home for fourth and Kaharau went through the line nicely for fifth after racing in sixth.
