Mallyon Magic Seals Victory For Disputed Bid
- Monday, 14 June 2010 05:03
Disputed Bid sprung a surprise after winning the $50,000 LF Signs Handicap (1200m) at Moonee Valley this afternoon due to an inspired ride from Jordan Mallyon.
Beginning only fairly, Mallyon restrained Disputed Big to settle three back along the rails.
With Elly’s Spirit travelling sweetly on the point of the home turn, it appeared she had the race in her keeping.
However the Dale Short-trained galloper started to put in the short strides and wobbled away from the fence in the final furlong with Disputed Bid bursting through the gap that duly appeared.
In the run to the line, Disputed Bid ($26-$31) defeated Elly’s Spirit ($7.50-$10) by a short head with Rue Maple ($6-$6.50) a further neck away in third.
Elle Foxie ($11-$14) finished fourth while Better Be The One ($4.40-$6.50) finished fifth, 3.4 lengths from the winner
Favourite Doubt She’s Single ($3.10-$3.40 fav) finished eighth.
“I didn’t know what he was doing back there at the 800 metre mark but she travelled well,” Dwyer said.
“Jordan rode her patiently and she attacked the line.
“He is obviously going to make a good rider in the future this fella,” he added.
Dwyer has trained four wins in the Melbourne metropolitan area while for Mallyon he has now won eleven metropolitan races this season.
Pictures: Fiona Tomlin
