Melbourne Bound Trio Dominate Kelt Finish
- Sunday, 29 September 2002 00:00
The Murray Baker-trained mare won New Zealand's richest race with a brilliant late burst through the field in the hands of young Queensland jockey Michael Rodd.
He was on her when she won the Brisbane Cup in June and has commuted from Australia to continue that association.
Prized Gem is due to fly to Melbourne in 9 days' time and will kick off her campaign in the Yalumba Stakes at Caulfield the following Saturday.
That weight-for-age 2000 metre event will also be on the programme of Kelt minor placegetters Distinctly Secret and Hail.
Both appeared to have their chance today but could not resist the winner's finishing burst.
Cent Home, who had been under a cloud all week with a stone bruise, faded after being in a challenging position on the home turn.
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