Giga Kick’s little brother Pantujo finishes third on debut at Bendigo on Wednesday

Giga Kick’s three-quarter brother Pantoja had to settle for third in a sound debut outing at Bendigo on Wednesday.

Giga Kick’s younger brother Pantoja (number 6 - white cap) finished third to Grinzinger Pod at Bendigo on Wednesday. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images.

Giga’s Kick’s little brother was beaten but not disgraced on debut at Bendigo on Wednesday.

Giga Kick won his first five starts, including The Everest, in 2022 but his three-quarter brother Pantoja had to settle for third in a two-year-old maiden over 1100m.

The Clayton Douglas-trained Pantoja covered ground but faded late to finish 2½ lengths from the winner Grinzinger Pod, who narrowly defeated Markdel.

Grinzinger Pod ($15) was slow away but the Ben Brisbourne-trained filly finished well under jockey Lachlan King.

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It's a winning debut for Calyx filly, Grinzinger Pod 💰

She was the only filly in the race & she saluted at $17 for @BenBrisbourne & @LachieJamesKing 👏 pic.twitter.com/OfYGaGNduZ

— Racing.com (@Racing) May 22, 2024

“It didn’t go quite to plan,” Brisbourne said.

“She was slow away and had to come wide. She got headed, I thought, in the last 100m and managed to fight back.

“She’s a filly with a bit of quality and she showed that in a number of ways today.”

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