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Sacred Rhythm wins 2017 Bob Sharrock Mem. Oaks Prelude Listed NZ$50,000 at Pukekura Raceway (NZ) 3yoFillies, 1800m.
Vinnie Colgan, aboard Sacred Rhythm, allowed the filly plenty of time to find her feet, settling second last, yet three wide, at the post with a round to run. She was fighting Colgan starting the back straight but he got her settle again at the 1200m. Still three wide passing the 800m, they crept closer to the pack and approaching the last corner had the leaders well in sight. Straightening, they were out in the middle of the track but passing the 200m and with three or four big strides, took over then greenly held on by three quarters of a length.
Date Night had a lovely trail (third) to the last corner, led briefly at the 200m and tried gamely to the line. The first two were well clear.
Storytime sped to the front at the 600m, led turning in and tried to break clear upon straightening but was outgunned by the first two.