CHAMPION jockey Glen Boss produced a brilliant front-running ride to score on Stratton in the Guineas.
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Boss rated Stratton ($8.00) to perfection to take out the $40,000 Audi Centre Wagga MTC Guineas 3YO Benchmark 70 Handicap (1600m).
It gave a Wagga carnival victory to two of the biggest names in racing, Boss and Melbourne trainer Peter Moody.
Boss went straight to the front of Stratton and the chestnut kicked strongly in the straight to steal a race-winning lead.
Stratton held off Charming Lad ($11.00) by 1½ lengths, with Wagga three-year-old High Opinion ($4.60) making strong ground to be a half length further back in third.
Boss said getting back on a dry track proved decisive for Stratton.
“The dry track was the big key,” Boss said.
“Peter was confident with a dry track.
“He said get on a dry track and as long as his confidence is still there, he would run really well.”
Boss thoroughly enjoyed his two-day visit to the Wagga carnival.
“It’s been good,” he said.
“It’s great to see so many people here, that’s what it’s all about.”
Boss took the chance to see the sights of Wagga and fitted in a round of golf at the Wagga Country Club on Friday morning.
He enjoyed three wins over the two days.