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Secret Allure wins Rich Hill Stud Breeders, Group 3 NZ$75,000 at Hawera, 1400m.
From well back yet driving through at the 200m Secret Allure was too good here, taking command at the 50m then held on quite comfortably for a big win, her career fifth, four of which are Group 3 or Listed races.
She was slow away to settle second last early (rails), remaining there past the 800m as well as inside the 600m.
She moved off the fence nearing the last corner but had plenty of traffic in front of her and the situation looked bleak at the 250m yet she drove through, caught the leader inside the 50m then strode clear by a comfortable length.
Livin' On A Prayer sat fourth (one out) from the 800m, improved to third turning in and went after the leader.
She challenged but kept drifting further from the rail, lost momentum then straightened and finished well for second.
Lady Kartel was second past the 600m, took over into the straight and slipped clear. She was caught at the 150m but kept going well for third from Darscape Princess who from last turned in widest and ran home strongly for fourth.