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Hinerangi wins James Bull Rangitikei Gold Cup Listed NZ$50,000 at Awapuni, 1600m.
Hinerangi was first out then took up second, a length back, just outside the leader, where she remained to the 600m before taking over.
She was headed at the top of the straight, fought back to co-lead at the 200m then kept going under a strong ride to get home by a neck, her fifth win and maiden stakes win.
Red Sierra moved up to fourth at the 800m and kept improving to second at the top of the straight, led briefly but although game throughout the length of the straight was not able to match the winner.
Dolcetto made his move from the 500m, was handy enough at the top of the straight but wound up far too late for third, while Sergeant Blast darted through along the inner to be third at the 200m but could only battle after that. The first four were clear of the rest.