IF there were any doubts about Geegees Gran Lodge being a serious Tasmanian Derby contender before he tackled a maiden-class one in Launceston last night they were well and truly dispelled when he powered his way to a very impressive win in a maiden-class one over 1620 metres.
Geegees Gran Lodge went into the race on the back of a maiden win over 1400 metres in Hobart two weeks ago and despite the ease with which he demolished his rivals that day, punters still sent him around at the lucrative price of $3.50.
With South Australian-based apprentice Siggy Carr in the saddle, Geegees Gran Lodge was used up early from a wide gate to land fourth in the one-out line with cover which was a great piece of horsemanship from the Tasmanian-born rider.
When Carr called on the three-year-old colt to extend, he quickly collared the leader and went on to score by over two lengths from outsider Aussie Alice with All Wrapped up a close-up third.
“I was excited about this horse before he won his maiden in Hobart and even more excited after that race but tonight he was awesome and we can now genuinely look at aiming him towards the Tasmanian Derby (in February),” Wells said.