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Haussmann wins 2017 Great Northern Foal Stakes Listed NZ$50,000 at Ellerslie (NZ), 1400m.
Not a certain starter due to the heavy track, Haussmann was given his opportunity and ploughed through the going to win quite well. He settled third last past the 1200m, made a forward move (wide) inside the 800m and continued to improve prior to straightening. Into the home straight he ranged up to co-lead at the 300m and rider Vinnie Colgan kept him going to hold out all challenges in a fighting win, his maiden win at start four.
So Far Sokool co-led (one out) at the 600m, took over into the straight, was passed but never gave in to the line for a hard fought second.
Ohceedee was well back turning in and ran on well, especially over the final 50m, for third from Lily The Pink, who ran on from the back, putting up a good effort on debut.