Gosford trained Camp Rifle has run the ultimate race in this year's Akubra Kempsey Cup, beating out $2.50 favourite Top Me Up Again.
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Trainer Tony Newing said solid form in the lead up meant the result was on the cards.
"He's been racing well for a long time now, he's either won or placed in his last six or seven starts so it's no surprise to see him win a Cup race," Newing said to the Argus.
"He pretty much ran as expected, we thought he might've been a little bit further back than what he got to but just with lack of speed in the race, he got us closer."
With the Newing stable based in Gosford, the trainer was happy to see his trip made worthwhile.
"Sure does (make the trip worth it) ,I don't mind the travel as long as we get the result," Newing added.
"We've had a lot of luck here over the years and won a few races."
Other race results included:
Race 1:
- Havieron trained by Jim Jarvis, ridden by Mathew McGuren
Race 2:
- Inspiration trained by Jenny Graham, ridden by Matthew McGuren
Race 3:
- Hauraki Gulf trained by Jim Jarvis, ridden by Jon Griesdale
Race 4:
- Swamp Nation trained by Glen Milligan, ridden by Louise Day
Race 5:
- Nicci Knee Knack trained by Joel and Wayne Wiles, ridden by Andrew Gibbons
Race 6:
- Battle Guardian trained by Mark Stewart, ridden by Georgina McDonnell
Race 8:
- Schiller Bay trained by Jenny Graham, ridden by Ashley Morgan
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Lachlan Harper
Lachlan Harper is a sports reporter at the Central Western Daily. Contact: lachlan.harper@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Lachlan Harper is a sports reporter at the Central Western Daily. Contact: lachlan.harper@austcommunitymedia.com.au
