Catkins wins 2015 Nsw T’bred Breeders Classic Group 2 $175,000 at Rosehill (NSW) 4yo+Mares, 1200m.

Catkins put up a good first-up effort to win this race for the second year running. She was first away and then eased to enjoy an ideal run in third place. She moved up nicely on turning for home, challenged at the 200m and looked set for an easy win. But the leader fought back surprisingly well and she was forced to dig deep before grabbing a narrow win in the last few strides.

Lilliburlero was smartly away from her outside barrier (9) and travelled strongly outside the leader (Role Model). She went to the front at the 300m and fought on particularly well, only being headed right on the post for a bold first-up second.

Mihiri settled in sixth place, one off the rails, before improving (deep) rounding the home turn. She got to fourth at the 100m and ran on to claim a good third, just over two lengths from the winner.

Neena Rock was slowly away and settled seventh on the rails. She improved between horses, on rounding the home turn and quickly made ground to be in a challenging position at the 200m. She then weakened a little to finish (3 lengths) fourth, putting up a sound effort at her first run since November.