Manzoice has bolted home to win the Victoria Derby at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday afternoon.
Weighing 57kg, Manzoice is trained by the legendary Chris Waller and was jockeyed by Michael Dee.
Manzoice edged the favourite, Sharp ‘N’ Smart, who finished in second, with Aberfeldie Boy and Mr Maestro grabbing third and fourth respectively.
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As the gates swung open, Foujita San got away the best from barrier eight and took an early lead of a length and a half past the judge.
Crossing to the inside lane, Foujita San soon extended its lead to four lengths from Lehndorff before being challenged by Highland Blaze at the 1400m point.
Passed with 300m left to run in a battle with Sharp ‘N’ Smart, punters could have missed the remarkable feat building out wide.
Coming home hard, Manzoice mowed down a length and a half to win the 2500-metre event.
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