Typhoon Sammy reigns supreme in Traralgon Cup final
It was a winning quinella for sire Aston Dee Bee in Australia Day night's Group 2 Traralgon Cup final, after Typhoon Sammy took out the race on the newly opened J-curve circuit over the 395m.
Stepping from box seven, the Jason Thompson-trained chaser jumped smartly and managed to stick with his inside rivals around the turn, before taking the lead and holding off a late challenge from Paua Of Janie and Hill Top Jonah in third in a time of 21.66.
After a frantic morning which involved a system error in the scratching of Typhoon Sammy, the handler – Thompson's son – was clearly elated by the performance, stating on social media that it is a day he won't forget.
It was only fitting Sammy finally tasted some well-deserved success after missing out on a place in last years Group 1 Melbourne Cup final due to a dead heat in the first heat and the rule of the slowest heat winner missing out being applied.
The 34kg star is building a handy career record with last night's victory being the 22nd of his career from start 33 and his prizemoney total now at $75,435.
G2 Traralgon Cup final results:
- Typhoon Sammy – Jason Thompson – 1.25 lengths
- Paua Of Janie – Steve White
- Hill Top Jonah – Dave Geall
- Ferdinand Boy – Dave Geall
- More Sauce – Michelle Lill
- Earn The Answers – Lyn Smith
- Lala Kiwi – Andrea Dailly
- Indy Honey – Andrea Dailly