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Xpression wins 2017 Wakefield Challenge Stakes Group 2 NZ$100,000 at Trentham (NZ), 1200m.
A strong finish for third on debut preceded another solid finish by Xpression in a nice win here. Dropping out to last from the outside barrier (8) jockey Samantha Collett switched to the rail until they reached the crossing then moved the filly out upon making the home straight.
Presented with a lovely gap at the 300m she drove through, levelled up to the leader inside the 200m and gradually asserted herself over the last 100m to win well.
Espumoso led at the crossing, still led at the 200m but could not go with the winner yet held on well enough for second, a half length away.
Bit Lippy raced greenly turning in but settled down to run home well for third from Flaunt It Girl who was doing her best work at the finish, running on for fourth.