Nikita wins 2017 N Z Bloodstock Warstep Stks Listed NZ $500,00 at Riccarton Park (NZ), 2000m.
Nikita was a handy third down the back straight and was given a nice run by rider Samantha Collett, one off the fence. They moved out three wide at the 800m and found themselves five wide turning in but travelling well. At the 250m they were chasing the breakaway leader but inside the 150m they ground away to edge into the lead and outstay the field, her second win.
Tuilana was third last at the 800m, improved soon after and tracked the winner into the straight. She ran doggedly to claim second late but the winner seemed to have her covered.
Favourite Showemup was second to the 600m, took over and led into the straight, broke clear and looked the winner but was passed late by the first two.
