Stable newcomer Lanning has landed her first raceday win with a frontrunning display at Warragul.
Backed into hot favouritism, the four-year-old mare was taken to the front by driver Kyle Marshall soon after leaving the mobile barrier from her outside draw.
Marshall controlled the pace and had enough in the tank to repel late challenges.
On the Australian tote, Lanning paid $1.30 for the win and $1.12 for the place. In New Zealand, Marshall supporters earned $1.20 and $1.20 at the TAB.
Stablemate Saverio came home in fifth place.
Main photo: Lanning in control with a lap to go.
Result
Race 1: February 19, 2024
$7,000 Drouin Signs 4yo & Older Maiden Pace
- Lanning (Kyle Marshall)
- Lavada Gold
- Skadi
Margins: 1.1m, 1.2m
Times: Mile Rate: 1-58.1 First quarter: 29.9. Second quarter: 30.6. Third quarter: 29.1. Fourth quarter: 29.2.
Photo finish
