A positive front-running ride by Christine Puls paid off aboard Maldon-trained galloper Magic Edition on Saturday.
Having a wide barrier draw in the 1200m 0-58 Handicap at Donald may have deterred some punters, although the four-year-old mare was beaten by less than a length at Horsham at her previous run.
Co-trainers Brian and Ash McKnight were thrilled with Magic Edition’s performance as Puls rated her well in front and pinched a handy break in the straight.
The $26 chance fought on strongly to win by 0.2 of a length from fast-finishing outsider Frostwood.
Magic Edition is owned by the McKnight family and this was her second success from 12 runs.
