Abidewithme wins 2016 Tauranga Stakes Group 2 NZ$100,000 at Tauranga (NZ), 1600m.
A fairly even start saw Abidewithme jump with them but soon drift back to be last when they settled. There was no change between the 1000m and 800m marks and rider Michael McNab waited patiently. McNab pushed the mare forward and wide approaching the last corner and when they straightened they were widest yet still last. She took time to get into her work but into the final 200m they were eating up the ground and travelling best, taking over in the last 50 metres to score in an exciting finish.
El Pescado was second last early, moved off the fence at the 600m, pushed out wider near the turn in and accelerated to take the lead at the 250m but was not able to hold out the winner close to the line.
Julinsky Prince was midfield (one out) passing the 600m, was pocketed once into the straight and had to switch back to the inner to make his run, a good effort but out-finished by the first two.
