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Bel Sorriso wins 2016 Cambridge T’bred Thompson Hcp Group 3 NZ$70,000 at Trentham (NZ), 1600m.
Breaking from barrier seven, Bel Sorriso was one of the slowest away and settled equal last (rails) down the back. Moved up along the fence, standing up the leaders six lengths around the big Trentham bend near the 600m. Before straightening, Parkes moved off the fence and waited for the split which presented itself at the 300m and drove between runners. They still had some ground to make up but were travelling well and eventually took over inside the last 50m to win well, her maiden stakes win.
Cruiser was midfield, one off the fence around the bend, moved out wider before straightening, took some time to balance and then ran on strongly, taking the lead at the 100m and holding on well for a solid second.
Big Dreamer was fourth around the bend, was shuffled back into the straight but with a clear run ran on well, grabbing third late in a good finish.