Topliners Stylish Monty and Eagle Eye had another classic battle up the Devonport straight this afternoon with Monty again triumphant just as he had in the Angus Evan’s Memorial on Cup day.
Relbia mother and son combination Bertha & Tony Dawson were thrilled with his last stride win and are looking forward to next week’s final when their son of Where’s Pedro from the much talked about Stylish Dotty litter will again do battle for the highly treasured prize “The Reg & Aileen Ivory Classic” trophy.
Penguin trainer Butch Deverell was pleased with Eagle’s run but couldn’t offer any excuses for his charge as he led for most of the 452m race.
Winklee Wonder ran an eye-catching 3rd taking many lengths off the more fancied pair after blowing the start yet again while Posh Di qualified for the Final running 4th.
Box Draw for Next Tuesday’s Final:
1 Eagle Eye
2 Stylish Monty
3 Winklee Wonder
4 Akka Boy
5 Sting
6 Posh Di
7 Crimson Doll
8 Troublesome Miss
Reserves – Chudley and Rulla Shaw
by Peter Hayes