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Twoznotenough wins 2017 Speight’s Great Easter Stakes Listed NZ$500,00 at Riccarton Park (NZ), 1400m.
From barrier eight Twoznotenough took a 100m to gain the lead but found the rail with a 1000m to run. Rider Leah Hemi sat quietly and the pair still led at the 450m, waiting for the challenges. At the 300m Hemi gave a couple of slaps and they shot clear, holding a two length advantage inside the 200m, which was enough to keep the chasers at bay, holding on by three quarters of a length at the post.
Maybe Miami lay fourth (rails) at the top of the straight, moved out a width at the 300m and ran on without looking like overhauling the winner.
Meursault was last turning in, was widest down the straight and flew into third late to grab third from Ringo, who had every chance, losing third in the last stride for a battling fourth.