Mighty Lucky wins 2015 Sky Thoroughbred Festival Stks Listed $150,000 at Rosehill (NSW) 3yo+, 1500m.
Gosford-trained gelding Mighty Lucky was a surprise winner scoring his first win since May 2014. He travelled well in sixth place, one off the rails, made his run on turning for home to challenge on passing the 200m and fought a bit too well with his limit weight (54kg) to win in a photo.
Godolphin’s It's Somewhat had a good trip in fourth place, one out and one back. He challenged nearing the 200m and kept fighting on for a close second, albeit after having every chance.
Peace Force was midfield early on from her wide barrier (13) before making a quick run to be outside the leader (Nevagotavote) at the 1000m. She got to the front at the 200m and fought particularly well for a close-up third, putting up a good effort.
Zanbagh settled back in tenth place on the rails. She was eased deep and into clear running at the 300m and kept running on in good style, making ground for (1.1 lengths) fourth in another smart effort of new trainer John Thompson.
Favourite Frespanol never looked a winning chance. He went back in the early stages and settled in 12th place in the 14-horse field. He went wider on turning for home and kept battling on, without threatening, to finish (3.6 lengths) seventh.
