Promising 6yo gelding Bettor Buy It won his fourth race in impressive fashion at the Kurow harness racing meeting on Sunday. By boom sire Bettor’s Delight and a half brother to good horses Sweet Talking Man and Stylish Sweetheart, Bettor Buy It had looked the best horse in the race on paper and started a logical favorite. He was given a perfect run in the one by one by talented junior driver Rory Mcllwrick and was not pushed to beat home last start winner Mr Handleman while pacing a quick 56.2 seconds for his closing 800m. The win gave trainers Greg and Nina Hope a trifecta of wins for the day after first starter A G’s White Socks shot clear and held on earlier in the day and then later on My Amour just lasted to salute the judge in the C1 trot. Greg and Nina currently lead the 2016/2017 trainers premiership with three wins from six starters.
The Kurow Cup was won by Stunin Dude after a good drive by Blair Orange. He began well from his 10m handicap and was quickly away from the fence and up challenging for the lead after 600m. After trailing Provocative Prince for the rest of the race Stunin Dude scooted up the passing lane and beat a handy field, most of whom struggled to make ground on a quick overall time of 3:17.5 for the standing start 2600m. Blair Orange currently shares the lead with Andre Poutama in the 2016/2017 drivers premiership with three wins.
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