Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 6 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 6 hours ago Tommy Berry celebrating as Berry and Gringotts claim Group 3: The Gong. Photo: Bradley Photos Ciaron Maher & Tommy Berry have combined with Gringotts ($2.80) proving too classy for his rivals in claiming a dominant victory in The Gong (1600m) at Kembla Grange on Saturday afternoon. It comes after another impressive performance when securing victory in the Big Dance (1600m) at Randwick on November 5, with the son of Per Incanto claiming back-to-back features. It was almost a duplicate ride by Berry from last time out, with Gringotts sent forward from barrier 14 in an attempt to offset the 60kg on his back. It proved to be an intelligent move by the star hoop, with the well-supported favourite with Neds landing into the ideal stalking position throughout the journey. Stable companion Berkshire Shadow ($17.00) was the lamplighter throughout, with Osipenko ($26.00) sitting to his outside, with the pair going along at a moderate clip. It left Berry with no choice but to take off turning for home, with the five-year-old sustaining a long run to the winning post, clinging to victory, while the likes of Superazi ($26.00) and Steparty ($7.00) would be forced to battle it out for the minor money. 2024 The Gong Race Replay – Gringotts (1st) https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kembla-Grange-Race-8-Group-3-Mercury-Gong-Gringotts-Tommy-Berry-Ciaron-Maher.mp4 Stable representative Johann Gerard-Dubord was on course to discuss the victory, suggesting Gringotts has gone to a new level. “His target early in the spring was the Big Dance, which he got the job done there,” said Gerard-Dubord. “To come back here and do what he did, and it seemed like there was a bit more there, he went again, and I think he’ll keep improving. “He’s obviously done a really good job this prep, and I think he’ll be a proper horse going forward. “On a day-to-day basis he’s still doing a lot wrong, so there’s still some maturing to come.” Tommy Berry was elated with the win and gave full credit to his mount on an excellent performance. “Yeah, I’m getting a little emotional,” Berry said. “I guess I cut my teeth around this area, so I’ve got a lot of friends and a lot of family and people from down this way. Some are here today which is great, and I think he’s (Gringotts) much better than I thought he was. “To win with 60kg and he was sort of toying with them down the straight. He spotted the horse (Superazi) out wider on the track at the same time I did, and he put the after burners on and had more to give.” Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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