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The Connie Greig-trained Linden Tree has atoned for a narrow defeat at his previous start by claiming the Inland Petroleum Condobolin Picnic Cup (1400m) on Saturday.
Linden Tree had been beaten in a photo finish in the Bedgerabong Picnic Cup by Tupou but was a clear winner at Condobolin when ridden by Leandro Ribeiro ($3 favourite), defeating his stablemate Valadyium (John Wilson, $6.50) by a length and a half.
The Rodney Robb-trained Red Impulse (Mr Anthony Williams, $3.60) finished third a head away from the first pair.
Six-year-old Linden Tree picked up 10 points for his effort and moves into second place in the 2024 NSW Picnic Champion Series point score.
The Natalie Jarvis, Moruya-trained California August remains the leader on 24 points ahead of Linden Tree (19 points), Ashley Gibson's Foxstorm (18pts) and the Debbie Prest, Cowra-trained Blinkin Nomore (17pts).
The next chance to earn points will be at YASS PICNICS on Saturday (24th February).
PICNIC SERIES POINT SCORE
24 - California August
19 - Linden Tree
18 - Foxstorm
17 - Blinkin Nomore
14 - Merdeka, Steady Jam
12 - Dishy's, Red Impulse
11 - Billy Bent Ear, Captain Corelli, Real Salty
10 - Benyatta, Eliseo, Hamish the Swift, Inzaghi, Jin Chi Phantom, Tupou
