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Johnathan Parkes guides Whimsical to victory in the group 3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni on Saturday.
RACING: Lightly raced Cambridge visitor Whimsical showed she will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming age-group staying features when she produced a gritty performance to take out the group 3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes (1600 metres) at just her third start. The Stephen Marsh-trained Savabeel filly had hinted she had plenty of ability when she easily accounted for her maiden rivals over 1400m at Te Rapa last month. Marsh had no hesitation in stepping the filly up to stakes company and was rewarded with a strong victory at Awapuni, Palmerston North, on Saturday, courtesy of a heady ride by Johnathan Parkes.