The Royal Randwick Racecourse saw the Sydney Cup Day go ahead on Saturday closing the Autumn Racing Carnival, with the $125,000 Group 3 Frank Packer Plate (2000m) one of many features.
The Bart Cummings-trained Dariana claimed the prestigious race after starting slow, but came from the back of the field to cross the line first.
The Bart Cummings-trained Dariana claimed the prestigious race after starting slow, but came from the back of the field to cross the line first.
The filly looks set to take place in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2400m) on the 5th of June as part of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.
Finishing half-a-length behind the winner, Euphemism claimed the second spot and Viking Hero came in third, while Al Dhafra was disappointing surging late and not able to finish better than fourth.
Also taking place on Saturday alongside the 2010 Frank Packer Plater was the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m), the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) and the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes (1600m).
2010 Frank Packer Plate Results
Position |
Horse |
Trainer |
Jockey |
| 1st |
Dariana |
Bart Cummings | Michael Rodd |
| 2nd |
Euphemism |
Peter Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy |
| 3rd |
Viking Hero |
Michael Moroney | Damien Oliver |
| 4th |
Al Dhafra |
Guy Walter | Kathy O’Hara |
| 5th |
She’smydarl |
David Payne | Nash Rawiller |
| 6th |
Lentini |
Anthony Cummings | Brenton Avdulla |
| 7th |
Landlocked (NZ) |
Anthony Cummings | Jay Ford |
| 8th |
King Sabeel (NZ) |
Graeme Rogerson | Blake Shinn |
| 9th |
Dralion |
John O’Shea | Glyn Schofield |
| Scratched |
Family Matters |
Clarry Conners | Stathi Katsidis |
