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Kindaleica wins 2015 Karaka Classic Listed NZ$50,000 at Avondale (NZ), 1400m.
Kindaleica took full advantage of the inside barrier and took a perfect trail in third just behind the leader and held that position around the turn and into the straight. A gap opened then closed as the leader drifted out slightly and then back to rails, forcing Kindaleica to switch ground also. At the 100m the leader was weakening and Kindaleica ranged up and drove past, putting a winning break on the fast finishers.
Dragonkeeper was well back throughout and last on the turn, tried to make a run through but kept finding traffic. When the race was virtually over she flew the last 100m finishing fastest of all to nab second.
Taaxman settled well back and was wide around the home turn but had a great view of the field as they straightened making a strong run in the middle of the track. He looked like securing second until being nosed out by the faster finish of Dragonkeeper.
Khemosabi led from the barrier and held the lead until the 200m, and then battled on to hold fourth.