Wildflower wins 2017 Jakkalberry Classic Listed NZ$50,000 at Arawa Park (NZ), 1950m.
A great tussle in the closing strides saw consistent Wildflower fight back after being headed and win in a head-bobber, her maiden stakes win and fourth in 14 starts. From barrier seven she settled worse than midfield passing the judge with a round to go.
One out down the back, rider Danielle Johnson crept closer round the bend and was fourth, three wide prior to straightening and took over into the straight. Headed at the 200m, Johnson kept her going and they fought back on the inner to win gamely right at the post.
Snow Secret tracked the winner around the bend, ranged alongside at the 200m, led briefly then fought hard to lose narrowly in the bob - a game effort a nose away.
Angel In Bluejeans was a handy third (rails) at the 600m, hugged the fence turning in and ran on for a distant third.
