Belvedere Boys triumphs, secures spot in Magic Millions Subzero

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Matthew Dunn and Belvedere Boys win the Magic Millions Shoot Out in race 9 at Eagle Farm for trainer Damien Thornton. Photo: Darren Winningham

The Matthew Dunn-trained Belvedere Boys ($6.50) has stayed off all challengers to claim the Magic Millions Shoot Out (2100m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon, securing the majority of the $125,000 prize.

The son of Maurice was a dominant winner last start in the Country Classic (2000m) at Rosehill on November 30, with the progressive five-year-old storming to victory to claim back-to-back wins over the staying journey.

Damien Thornton got the perfect stalking position from barrier four, lobbing into a mid-field position with cover throughout the trip.

Ron Stewart and Regal Lion ($26.00) hit the front at a massive price with horse racing bookmakers and gave a strong kick in the final 400m before being swallowed up by the eventual winner.

Meanwhile, Queen Air ($5.50) and Nikau Spur ($11.00) put in the big strides to add some value to exotics.

Magic Millions Shoot Out Replay – Belvedere Boys

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It was all about Belvedere Boys in the end, however, bounding clear to book his ticket into the Magic Millions Subzero on January 11.

Matthew Dunn was on course to break down the win.

“He proved last start he stays very well,” said Dunn.

“He’s got a free ticket into Magic Millions Day, and that’s a great thing for a great bunch of owners. Very proud and very pleased to be training winners for foundation owners.

“He’s the fresh horse on the scene. He proved he can quicken at the end of long races today, and it was time to dig deep the last 200m, and he proved the ultimate best stayer in the race.

“Who knows where this horse could end up, he’s got loads of talent.”

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