Million Dollar Chase (MDC) regionals roll-on at Bulli & Gosford
It was Bulli's turn yesterday to host their Million Dollar Chase (MDC) regional final, with a talented field of chasers assembling over the 472m distance.
After a horror run of box draws, pre-race favourite with online bookmakers Persuasive had to contend with box six for the third time in his past six outings and at the jump, mustered impressive speed to clear inside runner That's My Guy and Insane Fury who was putting the pressure on his outside from box seven.
After gapping his rivals in the straight it looked to be a case of times and margins; however in what appeared to be cramping by the son of Black Magic Opal in the latter stages, the fast finishing Mickey Doo reduced the winning margin to a length, with That's My Guy a further half a length away in third position.
Persuasive still posted a slick performance of 26.09, with the first three runners qualifying for the semi-finals to be held at Wentworth Park on 29th April 2022.
Bulli Million Dollar Chaser Regional Final (472m)
Gosford conducted two heats for their qualifier over the 515m last night, with outsider Mac Ibrox causing an upset in the first event, stopping the clock in a sizzling 29.19 from box seven.
The William Dance-trained chaser stepped cleanly and crossed Modern Talking at the first turn to score by three and three quarter lengths.
Gosford Million Dollar Chaser Heat 1 (515m)
In the second heat, both Yuko Girl and Fantastic Raven were backing-up after impressive performances on Golden Easter Egg night at Wentworth Park last Saturday finishing first and second; with Sam Sultana's charge claiming victory in a best of the night performance of 29.14.
Commencing from box three, the daughter of Zambora Brockie and Yuko showed no signs of fatigue with an outstanding performance to salute by a length at the finish.
Gosford Million Dollar Chaser Heat 1 (515m)
2022 Gosford Million Dollar Chase Regional Final (515m)
- 1 – Mac Ibrox (William Dance)
- 2 – Modern Talking (Peter Lagogiane)
- 3 – Ibrox Rocks (William Dance)
- 4 – Yuko Girl (Sam Sultana)
- 5 – High Expectations (Noelene Holloway)
- 6 – Fantastic Raven (Jason Mackay)
- 7 – Opal Model (Jason Mackay)
- 8 – Zipping Lopez (Jason Mackay)
- 9 – All Nose (Tomas Rees)
- 10 – Uno Herrera (Ricky Brewer)
Reserves