Boots 'N' All wins 2018 Speight’s Timaru Stakes Listed NZ$50,000 at Riccarton Park (NZ), 1400m.
Twice stakes placed in his previous three starts Boots 'N' All took 28 starts before getting his maiden black type win but his honesty was finally rewarded. He broke well to settle third, one off the fence early but found the rail soon after.
Prior to straightening apprentice jockey Jacob Lowry eased away from the fence to get handier and into the straight was ready to pounce. Lowry waited until the 200m before issuing a couple of reminders and they raced by the leader and had a comfortable length to spare at the post and in a sharp time.
Son Of Maher was a clear second at the 600m, took over into the straight but the winner was too good, two and a quarter lengths clear of Gallant Boy who finished quite well but was no danger to the first two.
