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Montefilia gets a slice of history in Spring Champion Stakes

Classy filly Montefilia backed up her Group 1 Flight Stakes victory with a strong win to salute in the Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick.

Montefilia wins the Spring Champion Stakes (Photo Getty Images)
Montefilia wins the Spring Champion Stakes (Photo Getty Images)

The David Payne-trained Montefilia has become the first filly to complete the Flight Stakes and Spring Champion Stakes double after running down Lion’s Roar in the Group 1 at Randwick on Saturday.

The Chris Waller-trained Bucharest was third while grey galloper Love Tap finished fourth.

Jason Collett was the winning rider, giving the talented hoop a second win for the day.

See below the result and replay of the 2020 Spring Champion Stakes.

Originally published as Montefilia gets a slice of history in Spring Champion Stakes

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