Ata Rangi has rewarded his supporters with a maiden win at big odds, powering home to win over a mile at Geelong.
The three-year-old colt settled seventh after the mobile start, one off the rail.
At the halfway point, driver Kyle Marshall took Ata Rangi to the inside lane, preserving his energy and covering less ground.
With 400 metres to go, Marshall urged Ata Rangi forward, stalking the two race favourites as they turned for home.
Ata Rangi came home the strongest of the front group, hitting the line well.
The win came at his fourth career start and the stake increased his career earnings to more than A$5,500.
Ata Rangi’s win was the second of the night for the Kyle Marshall Racing stable after Hugo Maguire’s victory in the opening event.
Main photo: Ata Rangi goes past his rivals and heads for the finish line.
On the Australian tote, Ata Rangi paid $34.00 for the win and $3.70 for the place. In New Zealand, Kyle Marshall Racing supporters earned $23.80 and $2.90 at the TAB.
Result
Race 7: June 6, 2024
$7,000 Hoyts Food 3YO Maiden Pace, 1609m
- Ata Rangi (Kyle Marshall)
- Sometuffluv
- Smokescreen
Margins: 4.1m, 1.3m
Times: Mile Rate: 1.56.2 First quarter: 28.1. Second quarter: 31.2. Third quarter: 28.2. Fourth quarter: 28.7.
Photo finish
