Albury sprinter Funky Farm caused yet another boilover on a big day when taking out one of the supporting features on Snake Gully Cup day at Gundagai.
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Funky Farm ($21.00) went straight to the front and showed plenty of fighting spirit in the straight to capture the $50,000 TAB Country Magic Benchmark 58 Showcase Handicap (1400m).
The upset win backed up Funky Farm's victory at 100-1 on Wagga Gold Cup day.
Amanda Masters rated Funky Farm a treat in front and five-year-old fought strongly to kick back and beat Izzy Looking Good ($11.00) by a nose.
Albury trainer Rob Wellington was over the moon to strike on another big day.
"Absolutely thrilled," Wellington said.
"His runs have been really good up to date. When we first got him he couldn't get the 1400 but he's showed the last couple of starts that he's looking for it.
"He's trained on really well, he loves that front-running role and Amanda rode him really well.
"I couldn't be ecstatic enough. I thought we were beat for sure but he fought back. I was happy for the horse no matter where we ended because I could see him fighting back. He's loving his racing, he's loving what we're doing and really happy."
Wellington will now consider a trip to Rosehill with Funky Farm.
"I've got three racing in the (Gundagai) carnival and if all they run well, there is a meeting at Rosehill for all three of them," he said.
Tumut mare Jounama ($13.00) flew home for third place.
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