Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 20, 2020 Journalists Share Posted July 20, 2020 Dexter Dunn and a 50-to-one outsider have upstaged reigning US horse of the year Shartin N in New Jersey. The Kiwi star got Major Occasion A into the trail in the Dorothy Haughton Memorial at the Meadowlands and then scooted up the passing lane to win by a neck. Shartin N, the record-breaking mare bred by Christchurch’s Grant Crabbe, was second. Major Occasion A, an Australian-bred daughter of Art Major, is trained by ex-pat Kiwi Richard “Nifty” Norman and has now won four races this season, and 19 overall. Major Occasion A’s time for the mile was 1:48.1 “It’s a surprise, but she’s actually been racing really, really good,” Dunn told the United States Trotting Association website, “Her last quarters have been 25 (seconds); she just hasn’t been handling the last turn. They changed her hobbles and she paced a lot better. We got a good trip, obviously, but she has been racing really good. It was a lucky trip, but she’s a nice mare.” Being heading to the US the horse raced exclusively in Australia apart from the 2019 Harness Jewels at Addington. Starting a second favourite she finished 10th, with hot favourite Elle Mac an easy winner. Franco Totem N was another winner at The Big M for Dunn and Norman, while Dunn was also successful with gun trotter Manchego. The post Dexter Dunn in big upset appeared first on BOAY Racing News. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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