Sensei wins Pegasus Stakes, Listed, NZ$50,000 at Riccarton Park, 1000m.
Sensei returned from a long spell to completely outclass his opponents here, his sixth win (second stakes) in 19 starts. He settled midfield early and although handy enough had three behind him over the crossing.
In traffic starting the home straight, he just needed space and was held up to the 300m. When space opened he cruised alongside the leaders then exploded, shot clear and left them in the dust by four lengths under a hold, clocking 55 seconds dead for the 1000m. There was a good line up for the minor placings.
Sheezallmine ,who co-led at the top of the straight and then slipped clear at the 300m, was caught at the 200m and could only watch the winner cruise clear yet held on narrowly for second.
Pippa Rea sat midfield, five wide into the home straight, was held together to the 200m and finished quite well for third from Killarney who, from well back, was doing his best work the last 100m to grab fourth.
