Mungo Jerry wins 2014 C’church Casino 151st N.Z. Cup Group 3 NZ$225,000 at Riccarton Park (NZ), 3200m.
From the outside barrier in a capacity field of eighteen, Mungo Jerry was eased once the gates opened and crossed down to the rail. From fourth last, Mungo Jerry saved ground near the rail from the 1200m and travelled on a nice rein approaching the home turn. He got up on the inside of the two leaders at the 200m and came away to score emphatically.
Esprit D'or, who had travelled handy but wide, and Blizzard, from a distant third, travelled onto lead together at the 1000m and following a torrid duel finished second and fourth respectively.
The Metropolitan (Listed, 2500m) winner from a week ago, She's Insatiable fought for her head in the straight the first time and steadied to the rear for cover. She improved between runners from the 1000m and kept up a big run to grab third.
Postmans Daughter was third last in the early stages, made a move to improve wide from the 1200m and after appearing ominous entering the straight then peaked on her run to finish fifth.
