Horseracing: Japanese raider Obamburumai has sensationally won the much hyped Golden Eagle after storming past Godolphin Pair and Golden Miles in the last moments at Rosehill Eagle Farm.
The race was the gelding’s first in Australia and, ridden by Josh Parr and trained by Keiji Yoshimura, it was successful in holding off Pericles and Golden Mile.The win was Obamburumai’s fourth from six starts and took his earnings to more than $6.6 million.`
2nd - PERICLES He ran terrific. Had a beaut trip, came off the leader’s back, after straightening and I thought he was home. Just got beaten by a better one on the day.4th - STRAIT ACER Terrific run. Really good. I can’t be more proud of the horse. Has run enormous. 7th - RUTHLESS DAME Thought she acquitted herself very well. Had a nice run from the wide draw. Loomed to win the race and just needed a little bit more give in the ground to be ultra competitive.
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