Bon Aurum wins 2016 Yulong Park Sir Rupert Clarke Group 1 $500,000 at Caulfield (VIC), 1400m.
Bon Aurum is now the winner of five of his 13 starts and he backed up his consistent form to score his first Group One race here. He was a bit slow to move and settled in eighth place, on the rails, before improving (between runners) at the 600m. He fanned wide at the home turn, took the lead at the 200m and then fought back gamely for a very good win.
Voodoo Lad raced back in ninth place, commenced a strong run (wide out) on straightening, challenged at the 100m and then fought really well for a good second.
Fast 'N' Rocking settled in seventh place, on the rails, got along the inner on straightening, was briefly held-up, before fighting on the take a close up third.
The favourite Counterattack was caught three wide (without cover) in sixth place. He improved (still deep) nearing the home turn, challenged nearing the 200m but then weakened after his wide trip to finish (2.8 lengths) sixth.
