More Murray Bridge Joy for Crowther
Kayla Crowther won her second Murray Bridge Gold Cup in four years on Saturday when ex-Tasmanian Cartoon Graveyard landed the spoils.
The Will Clarken-trained gelding was well-backed late and produced a sharp turn of speed from midfield to reel in Pudding, who dashed clear at the top of the straight.
Pudding stayed on gamely to hold second, while Sir Kingsford finished third in a performance that will lay the foundations for a tilt at some feature races in Melbourne over the coming weeks.
He had a beautiful run, he bounced well, and the tempo was very genuine, which allowed him to relax into a good rhythm.
Crowther, who won the Gold Cup in 2022 on Agreeable, said the race worked out perfectly for the six-year-old, who was having his third run in SA.
Author summary: Kayla Crowther wins second Murray Bridge Gold Cup.