Spinney wins Caulfield Race 2
Running in his 49th career race, Spinney with jockey Jake Noonan chased down early leader Lord Pindari to pull clear over the home straight. It was a close battler for the minor placings with Lord Pindari, Skysteamer and My Bentley all close together. In the end Spinney won by 1 and 1/2 lengths from Skytreamer with Lord Pindari a further 0.1 length behind.
The win in the 2000m Isobel Malone Memorial Handicap today gives Spinney, trained by Peter Snowden, his 9th career win.
Spinney’s win in Race 2 also marks the first winner of the day wearing the special Australia Day race colours which are worn by the top-weighted horse in each race.
Caulfield Race 2 Results – Isobel Malone Memorial Handicap
| Finish | No. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | SPINNEY(4) | Jake Noonan(a2) | Peter Snowden | 57.0 | 2-3.55 |
| 2nd | 5 | SKYSTREAMER(1) | Jason Maskiell(a1.5) | Tony Vasil | 52.5 | 1.5L |
| 3rd | 4 | LORD PINDARI(2) | Luke Nolen | Peter G Moody | 53.5 | 1.6L |
| 4th | 2 | MY BENTLEY(7) | Brad Rawiller | Michael Kent | 57.5 | 1.7L |
| 5th | 3 | ELMORE(3) | Craig Newitt | Luke Oliver | 54.0 | 4.0L |
| 6th | 7 | ZABDUED(5) | Jordan Mallyon(a3) | Robbie Laing | 50.5 | 4.2L |
| 7th | 6 | SUCCESS DOSTTA(6) | Glen Boss | Robert Smerdon | 53.5 | 19.2L |
Photo courtesy (c) Taron Clarke Photography
