Start Wondering wins 2016 Legacy Lodge Sprint Listed NZ$50,000 atTe Rapa (NZ), 1200m.
Former Chris Waller-trained Start Wondering bounced out well from barrier two, leading for a short spell then rider Jonathan Parkes eased back into a nice trail before they started on the first bend. Against the rail they sat right in behind the leader but once into the home straight it was a matter of waiting for the split which presented itself inside the 250m and Parkes drove the gelding through. With now a clear view, they raced clear and had the race in safe keeping inside the 100m to win well.
Ryan Mark was fifth, one out, as they approached the home straight, pulled five wide turning in and ran very well the length of the straight yet never looked like catching the winner.
Triaction was third last rounding the bend, moved out wide into the straight but took time to wind up then rattled home to grab third just short of the post.
