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Passing Shot wins 2016 Nzb Finance Sprint Listed NZ$50,000 at Hastings (NZ), 1200m.
Opie Bosson, aboard Passing Shot, jumped out first from barrier six and immediately took command within the first dozen strides. By the 800m Passing Shot was going freely, out by more than a length. Bosson sat quietly around the last corner and waited. Then at the 300m he gave the Swiss Ace entire a shake up and the response was a length advantage. Bosson then had to get busier inside the 100m and kept him going just long enough to hold on narrowly at the post.
Miss Denni had the run of the race, one out and one back around the last corner and had a great view of the leader. She took a few strides to reach her rhythm, almost levelled up and although travelling well just could not peg back the winner.
Bonniegirl moved off the rails (midfield) just before straightening and had a nice split inside Miss Denni into the straight then ran on quite well, without looking like worrying the first two, for a fair third.