Just when you thought that Claudys Princess couldn't get any better, Mick Blackmore's champion mare produces a run that has you reaching yet again for the superlatives.
Last night at Tabcorp Park Melton, the daughter of Bacardi Lindy really shouldn't have won after having nothing go her way in the running in the small field.
Eased off the gate by driver Gavin Lang, Claudys Princess settled fourth on the inner as Edge Hill and Blake Fitzpatrick set a moderate tempo in front.
With just over a lap to go Gavin eased Claudys Princess out into the running line and she began to work forward slowly.
Gong past the 800 metres, Blake Fitzpatrick opened the afterburners on Edge Hill and she sizzled down the back straight in 27.7.
Claudys Princess stayed in contact but the rest of the field were feeling the pinch.
Across the top Gavin slotted Claudys Princess down onto Edge Hill's back to give her a short breather before recommencing battle as soon as they straightened for home.
Slowly but surely, Claudys Princess hauled in Edge Hill for a memorable win against the odds.
Claudys Princess trotted the 2240 metres in 2:47.5, a mile rate of 2:00.3 with closing sectionals of 57 and 29.3 which Claudys Princess would have bettered by some margin.
Last nights victory was number 19 from 30 career starts for stake earnings of $310,281.
The staggering statistic is she has only missed a first three finish once in her 30 lifetime starts.
A lot of age group starts have trouble making the step up to free for all class as older horses but Claudys Princess looks to have all the attributes necessary to make it in the best company.
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