Nashville wins 2017 Estar 120th Winter Cup Group 3 NZ$100,000 at Riccarton Park (NZ), 1600m.
Now nine-year-old Nashville, a dual Group One winner, showed he was far from a spent force in putting up a really good effort under 60kg in winning this Group Three race over 1600m. He raced near last in the large 17-horse field before Kate Cowan eased him across heels and deeper on straightening. He then commenced a strong late run, hit the front at the 75m and went on to win decisively.
Doiknowyou had anice trip in third place on the rails from his good barrier (2), briefly took the lead at the 100m before battling on nicely for second while the favourite New York Minute went to the front, held a good break at the 300m before being overtaken at the 100m. She then held on quite well in the heavy conditions to take third.
