Lady Toy will aim to claim back-to-back McKenna Memorial’s after an impressive heat win tonight.
After she begun poorly Lady Toy found a dream run on the rail and settled in a threatening position down the back straight. She snuck up on early leaders Ballerino and Benta Bale before bypassing them with ease. The win added to her incredible career record having won 24 of her 89 starts, placing in a further 37 and has earned $405,738 in prize money.
Polijuice Potion returned to her very best when taking out heat two. She pounced out of box seven and was never headed defeating group 1 Harrison-Dawson winner Dundee Osprey by 2 ¾ lengths in 34.21 – the fastest heat win.
Bruce Tycoon cemented a spot in his first ever group final as he took out the third heat from Sausage Sizzle.
American Monster claimed the penultimate heat for young training team Andrew Paraskevas and Ashlee Terry. After being crowded early American Monster charged through the field to take the lead approaching the back straight. He then held off the fast finishing Mepunga Rosie to win by half a length.
Sandown 515m track record holder Unlawful Entry started hot favourite in the final heat of the night. After only a moderate get away he quickly mustered speed to challenge leader Mepunga Fame. Mepunga Fame looked vulnerable turning for home but was able to hold on to win from the eye catching Midnight Flynn and Unlawful Entry.
Next Thursday night is Vegas Night at Sandown Park and will feature an Elvis Presley tribute show. To book or for more information contact the club on 9546 9511.
REPLAYS
Heat 1 – Lady Toy
Heat 2 – Polijuice Potion
Heat 3 – Bruce Tycoon
Heat 4 – American Monster
Heat 5 – Mepunga Fame
