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Just the Tip wins 2015 Gallagher Marton Cup Listed NZ$ 55,000 at Awapuni (NZ), 2200m,
A recent all-the-way winner of the Wanganui Cup (Listed, 2040m), Just the Tip again dictated play in front, albeit setting up a genuine tempo in process. He lengthened to a handy advantage at the 200m, appearing set for victory, but had to withstand a determined late bid.
Maygrove who improved from fourth in running to challenge rounding the home turn.
From back in the field, King Kamada improved to stand the leader six lengths at the 600m and sustained a strong finish wide on the track for third.
From three places back on the rail, Dragon Beauty was put into the race approaching the home turn and found the line solidly for fourth.
Anniesstar worked home in tight quarters for fifth and sixth placed Nothing Trivial was also going the right way through the line.