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Bostonian wins 2018 Haunui Farm Counties Bowl Listed NZ$50,000 at Pukekohe Park (NZ), 1100m.
Fresh up from a three win streak in Queensland in June, Bostonian was too good here, taking his record to seven wins (four stakes) in ten starts. He dwelt at the start but rider Vinnie Colgan rushed him forward then eased to settle fourth.
Improving a spot to third at the 600m, Colgan had him ready to challenge when they entered the straight, ranged up to the leader at the 250m then assumed the lead at the 100m. To the line he had plenty in reserve for a nice length-and-half-win.
A top effort from Santa Monica who was last turning in, moved out to the centre of the track then kept on strongly for second without looking like overhauling the winner. Pop Star Princess led at the 400m, was caught at the 200m and fought well for third. Power Dream was kept going to hold fourth.