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YEAR: 1977
FEATURE RACE COMMENT
1977 NZ FREE-FOR-ALL
Balgove made amends for his disappointing Cup run when he completely outclassed a similar field in the NZ Free-For-All.
Driver Bob Cameron dropped Balgove back early from a wide barrier draw, but sent him for the lead down the straight with a round to go. Balgove raced clear on the turn into the back straight and from then on was never in danger of defeat. He was coasting five lengths clear at the finish in 2:28.9, a mile rate of 1:59.9 for the 2000 metres. Considering he faced a still easterly wind through the straight twice, it was an outstanding effort by Balgove.
Greg Robinson once again had to be content with second, finishing strongly to edge out Stanley Rio out of second by half a neck with half a head to Wee Win and half a neck to Sole Command
Credit: NZ Trotting Calendar