Pendleton wins 2018 Dunedin Gold Cup Listed NZ$50,000 at Wingatui (NZ), 2400m.
Having just her ninth start Pendleton raced clear in the straight for an easy win here, her fourth success to date. She was back from the start with three behind her around the far turn and down the back straight.
With not much pace on jockey Samantha Collett waited until the 800m to go forward where the field compacted which saw them four wide near the last corner. Travelling smoothly they swooped on the leaders to co lead at the top of the straight then broke away by two lengths and the chasers had no chance after that.
Aspen Lass threaded between runners turning in and was the only runner to go after the winner, running on without threat for a clear second.
Who Dares Wins found room upon straightening and ran on best of the rest but another five lengths away for third from Son Of Zac who made a late dab for fourth.
