Wyndspelle wins 2017 Darci Brahma Waikato Guineas Group 2 NZ$100,000 at Te Rapa (NZ) 3yo, 2000m.
After several fast finishing performances in recent weeks, Wyndspelle broke through for a deserved win against a good field. From a handy draw of six, rider Jason Waddell was able to find the fence, just forward of midfield. Down the back straight he travelled smoothly and half way around the bend (700m) cruised along the rail to be right in behind the pace near the last corner. Into the straight, Waddell found space two off the fence as the field fanned and drove up to challenge, catching and passing the leader at the 200m then kept pulling out more to win fairly comfortably.
Shocking Luck took over starting the back straight, led to the 200m and although headed, fought back hard to hold second, a very solid effort.
Lincoln Blue, from the outside barrier (16), led early, eased to third, moved up to challenge the leader turning in and fought well to the line for third. The first three home were clear of the remainder.
Cha Siu Bao ran on quite well along the fence from midfield for fourth while favourite Hall Of Fame raced up wide approaching the last corner but never looked like catching the first four in a late dab for (4 lengths) fifth.
