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Bisou Bisou wins Auckland T’bred Breeders’ Stks Group 2 NZ$100,000 at Pukekohe Park, 1400m.
Having her second attempt at stakes class, Bisou Bisou dived between runners late to secure back-to-back wins and her ninth overall. She was second last from the start and remained there (rails) to the 600m with jockey Andrew Calder electing to save ground entering the straight.
Calder got her to accelerate, move away from the fence at the 250m then balance to go after the leaders. She grabbed the bit inside the 100m, got between the leaders then stuck her head out, a short head in front at the line. Favourite Volpe Veloce sat fourth, three wide at the 600m, was four wide at the top of the straight, caught the leader at the 150m and looked the winner but was outgunned late.
Sleeping Beauty took over at the 1100m, led them in and was not caught until the 200m then fought well for a third, the first three being well clear. Nicoletta had every chance at the 300m but could only battle to the line for fourth.