Tag: hermitage thoroughbreds

41 for Fastnet Rock

Darryl Sherer

Rocket Spade is the 41st Gr1 winner for Fastnet Rock winning Sunday’s New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie. Overnight rain made for testing conditions at Ellerslie but it did not deter Rocket Spade who stayed on strongly after coming with his challenge up the centre of the straight to edge Milford and Frontman in a driving
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167 for Fastnet Rock

Darryl Sherer

Rocket Spade is SW167 for Fastnet Rock winning the Gr2 Auckland Guineas (1600m) at Ellerslie. Rocket Spade was settled just behind the early speed set by Screaming Eagle before coming out three wide to challenge into the home straight, striking the front 250m out then staying on well to defeat Jason Belltree (Ferlax) and On
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