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Kings Will Dream wins 2018 Ladbrokes Mornington Cup Listed $300,000 at Mornington (VIC), 2400m.
Unbeaten in five starts in Australia (all this year), a sixth win (maiden stakes) in eight starts and now automatic entry into the Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m), Kings Will Dream blitzed this field, racing away by five lengths to win very impressively. With a lap to run he settled fifth, one off the fence, maintaining his position about four lengths from the lead at the 1400m.
Rider Dean Yendall urged the favourite a little closer down the side easing four wide past the 400m and was travelling very well, taking over the pace into the straight. Clear by two lengths at the 200m he then left them to it, racing away to win in a canter.
Harrison led from the start, down the side and almost to the home straight where he was headed but kept on well for a distant second.
Fastnet Dragon tracked the winner into the straight and did best of the rest for third from Gallic Chieftain who battled away for a distant fourth.