Royal Success wins 2017 J Swap Contractors Sprint Group 3 NZ$70,000 at Te Rapa (NZ), 1400m.
A head, a short neck and another head separated the first four home with Royal Success making his maiden stakes win also his sixth win in twelve starts, clinging on to deny his Te Akau stable mate.
He had a nice run from barrier one to settle fourth (rails) down the back and past the 1000m as well as the 600m, moved closer turning in to be second before claiming the lead at the 100m then holding on well to win narrowly.
Chambord tracked the winner at the 600m but was blocked for a run and didn't see space until very late, rattling home for an unlucky and close second.
Ronchi missed the jump again, was second last at the 600m, hugged the fence into the straight but was held up before flashing along the fence for a close up third.
Passing Shot led to the 100m but was cut down late to be almost in line for fourth.
