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Charlie Boy wins 2015 Darley Brc Sprint Group 3 $125,000 at Doomben (QLD), 1350m.
Charlie Boy was smartly away from his good barrier (2) and then settled in sixth place, between runners, following a strong tempo. He improved nicely (wide with cover) rounding the home turn, switched out on straightening and challenged at the 200m. He then finished too well to score nicely by a half-length. It was also an excellent ride by Blake Shinn.
Rock Sturdy was trapped deep (without cover) in fifth place after starting from the outside barrier (13) but he was travelling strongly. Hugh Bowman brought him up well (still three deep) nearing the home turn. He challenged strongly at the 100m and fought gamely after his wide run for second.
Nite Rocker raced outside the leader (Alma’s Fury), got to the front at the 300m and held on well for third.