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There were three Karaka graduates in Saturday’s G3 Canterbury Gold Cup at Riccarton - and they finished first, second and third.

Five-year-old mare Dee And Gee surprised both her trainers and punters alike when scoring a three-length victory in last Saturday’s Listed Metropolitan Trophy Handicap (2500m) at Riccarton.

Karaka graduates have again dominated the G1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas, winning the Riccarton classic for the eighth year in succession.

Outsider Dee And Gee stunned the Riccarton crowd on Saturday as she registered her biggest career victory when winning the Listed Redwood Metropolitan Trophy (2500m).