Moonovermanhattan wins 2014 Dilmah Exceptional Teas Vase Group 2 $200,000 at Moonee Valley (VIC) 3yo, 2040m.
Moonovermanhattan was smartly away from his outside barrier (11) and soon crossed, settling nicely outside the leader Zululand who set a moderate tempo. He moved up well nearing the home turn, dashed clear on turning for home and went on to win well by almost two lengths.
Atmosphere was sixth, one off the rails, before making a run approaching the home turn. He went to third on straightening and continued to fight on quite well in the sprint home to take a sound second.
The filly Go Indy Go travelled well in eighth place, one off the rails but was under pressure coming to the turn as the pace increased and responded well from the 100m for very good late-closing third, looking on-track for a bold run in the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) on 6 November.
Royal Standing was a handy third on the rails to the turn and fought on to finish (2.2 lengths) fourth.
The favourite Chivalry was fifth on the rails, put in a run coming to the turn but just battled from that point to finish (2.3 lengths) fifth while Zululand led the field to the turn before finishing sixth, beaten three lengths.
Bondeiger made good late ground for (3.9 lengths) seventh after being disadvantaged by the slow early pace.
