La Nouvelle Vague wins 2017 Dunedin Gold Cup Listed NZ$50,000 at Wingatui (NZ), 2400m.
La Nouvelle Vague was among the last three past the post the first time around but in a game move, apprentice rider Leah Hemi shot the six-year-old four wide around the field and raced smartly up to take over the running as they started down the back straight. Hemi kept the pressure on and the field was spread out over 15 lengths passing the 600m and into the home straight they were clear by three lengths, the daring tactic proving too much for the chasers and they outstayed them, still clear by three lengths at the post.
Saint Kitt was midfield to the turn, took some time to gather and finished strongly, however the winner was too far in front.
Princess Brook was three wide, ready to challenge turning in and battled away the best of the rest for third, while Revelator stayed nearer the rail and also battled away, not far from the second and third finishers in fourth.
