It was second time the charm for seasoned professional Flying Zulu in Thursday nights Harrison-Dawson after finishing second in the event last year.
Trained by the unstoppable Team Thompson, Flying Zulu flew the lids and crossed with ease from box seven, holding off decorated Deadly Avenger and a strong finishing Mepunga Reward to win at double figure odds.
“To see him come out and cross a field like that, I am blown away,” Seona Thompson said.
“He is an old marvel.”
Flying Zulu’s Harrison-Dawson win was his second Group 1, having claimed the Brisbane Cup last year.
Jason Thompson had three contenders in the 2025 edition of the Harrison-Dawson. Pre-race favourite Tim Zoo and Field Day, who finished fourth and fifth respectively.
“When the box draw came out, I thought the other two were drawn beautifully and thought if he can somehow be up there and have a little bit of luck, he might run into a placing.”
