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Untamed Diamond wins 2017 Legacy Lodge Sprint Listed NZ$50,000 at Te Rapa (NZ), 1200m.
Previously stakes placed in Brisbane and a three-time Sydney winner, Untamed Diamond grabbed the lead late to claim her maiden stakes win and seventh in total. She was first away from the inside draw but soon after settled third (rails) starting the bend.
Rider Trudy Thornton sat quietly until they straightened but waited until the 200m to throw out their challenge, drove through on the inside to co-lead at the 100m then stretched her neck just short of the post for a nice win.
Speech Craft tracked the winner to the top of the straight, moved out four wide when they fanned then kept up a strong run to the line for a good second from Ferrando, who led turning in, looked to break clear at the 200m but was collared late for a well fought third. Chambord was doing his best work at the finish for a solid fourth.