Spring Heat wins 2017 Hynds Ltd Bonecrusher Stakes Group 3 NZ$70,000 at Ellerslie (NZ), 1400m.
Last start maiden winner Spring Heat impressed greatly, running away with a quality win against a quality field for her first of perhaps many black-type wins. She drew an awkward barrier one, beginning well but drifted back to be sixth (of eight) at the 900m.
Approaching the last corner rider Jake Bayliss moved her out but when they straightened pulled hard on the left rein and accelerated quickly, ran up to the leaders in a few strides then put them away impressively and with plenty in hand at the post.
Xbox had little luck. Last at the 600m, he stayed close to fence turning in but did not find racing room until late, having to wait for the winner to race past before rattling home late for a nice second.
The Great Southern co-led turning in, briefly took over at the 250m but was swamped by the first two yet held on well from Prom Queen, who also co-led and fought on well for fourth.
