Ron Dufficy Randwick snapshot: Gai Waterhouse youngster Kiss And Make Up snares run of the day

RON Dufficy has highlighted Kiss And Make Up’s ability to do the hard work at both ends as a major factor in winning his run of the day category.

Kiss and make up ridden by Kerrin McEvoy wins race 2 during the horse races at Royal Randwick. Pic Jenny Evans

RON Dufficy has highlighted Kiss And Make Up’s ability to do the hard work at both ends as a major factor in winning his run of the day category.

RUN OF THE DAY

It was a photo finish for run of the day between Kiss And Make Up and English — but Kiss And Make Up did it at both ends in lifting to another level by running time into a headwind and really laying his cards on the table for the Longines Golden Slipper. In typical Gai Waterhouse fashion this horse out toughed a small but select field in tradesman-like style.

FORGET THEY RAN

Egyptian Symbol had to be dragged back for cover from a wide draw and never got a cart into the race at any stage. She had too much to do in an on-pace dominated race so considering the circumstances her effort was exceptional.

THE BLACK BOOK

French import Auvray was having his first run in over 500 days and although lacking match practice, did a great job for fourth. The winner of that race Libran looks a real Sydney Cup type and don’t be surprised if this gelding isn’t either. Happy Clapper will drop 8.5kg when he gets to the Doncaster Mile third up and I’m sure he will present perfectly on the day.

RIDE OF THE DAY

Christian Reith showed intent barging his way into cover on Le Romain putting the main danger Press Statement right where he wanted him. It was the difference between winning or losing the big Group 1.

Winning combination: Kerrin McEvoy drives Kiss And Make Up to an upset victory over Capitalist. Picture: Jenny Evans

Originally published as Ron Dufficy Randwick snapshot: Gai Waterhouse youngster Kiss And Make Up snares run of the day