Excavation dominates Group 1 Topgun for Jason Thompson
Excavation, trained by renowned handler Jason Thompson, delivered a commanding performance on Saturday night, seizing victory in the Group 1 Topgun running a time of 29.52.
Breaking swiftly from box two with an impressive 5.08-first split, Excavation left his kennelmates and rivals trailing, ultimately crossing the finish line 8 lengths ahead with the top online bookmakers offering $5.20 for the win.
2024 Topgun Race Replay – Excavation (29.52)
The unexpected margin of victory has excited The Phoenix slot holders, who are now vying to secure Excavation’s services for the world’s richest race on December 21.
Despite this, Thompson has confirmed that kennelmate Explicit will represent Awesome Lodge at the Phoenix.
Flying Zulu and Explicit, both from Thompson’s stable, attempted to keep pace but fell short.
Blue Kermaro closed late to take second, edging out New South Wales contender Zipping Megatron.
Explicit, the pre-race Neds favourite, finished a surprising fourth, unable to match Excavation’s early speed.
2024 Topgun Final Results
Sportsbet Topgun ResultsMeadows525m$150,000 to-the-winner9/11 – 9:00 pm
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| 1st |
2 Excavation
T: Jason Thompson – Time: 29.52SP: $5.20
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| 2nd |
5 Blue Kermaro
T: Joshua Formosa – Time: 30.04Margin: 8.00SP: $23.30
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| 3rd |
5 Zipping Megatron
T: Jason Magri – Time: 30.07Margin: 8.25SP: $6.90
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| 4th |
8 Explicit
T: Jason Thompson – Time: 30.11Margin: 8.75SP: $1.80
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| 5th |
4 Hector Fawley
T: Lisa Cockerell – Time: 30.13Margin: 9.25SP: $14.20
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| 6th |
9 Tim Zoo
T: Jason Thompson – Time: 30.13Margin: 9.25SP: $22.00
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| 7th |
3 Flying Zulu
T: Jason Thompson – Time: 30.14Margin: 9.25SP: $11.30
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| 8th |
6 Good Odds Cobber
T: Glenn Rounds – Time: 30.23Margin: 10.75SP: $17.80
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10 Miss Envy
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7 Morton
T: Jason Sharp
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