Speedy pacer A G’s White Socks has caused a minor upset by taking out tonights Group One $100,000 Taylor Mile.
Trained by Greg and Nina Hope, A G’s White Socks was given a perfect run in the trail for the majority of the race behind the Tim Butt trained Aussie raider Let It Ride.
Driver Ricky May had been sitting quietly behind the leader while the pace was on, and only had to flick the reins at the Rock N Roll Heaven 4yo to get him home easily up the passing lane to beat a classy field of 4yo pacers.
Ricky who won the Taylor Mile in 2006 with Mainland Banner and also in 2015 with Mossdale Connor, was surprised the time was so quick tonight, as the horse was travelling so well in the trail.
"He has definitely got a big motor, I was surprised they went that quick, he was travelling so good all the way," he said after the race.
A G’s White Socks paced the 1700m mobile in 2-00.3, which equated to a slick mile rate of 1-53.9. The last 800m was cut ot in 55.8 with the 400m in 27.4 seconds.
Eamon Maguire charged home late down the outer to grab second off the TAB favourite Star Galleria on the line.
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