Knoydart Snatches Gilgai Third

Knoydart ran on to grab third on the line in the Group Two Gilgai Stakes over six furlongs on his return to action at Flemington, Australia on Sunday, October 4.

The six-year-old, trained by John O'Shea and partnered by James McDonald, was held up towards the rear of the 10 runners.

He raced a bit keenly and was asked to improve his position with over two furlongs remaining.

Knoydart ran on and was just over a length down on the winner Chautauqua whose time was 1m 9.81s on good ground.

John O'Shea said: "Knoydart began well from the outside gate but couldn't get any cover which compromised his finish.

"He moved into the centre of the straight, travelling on the outside of the eventual winner and worked strongly to hit the line hard.

"It was a good performance and he will take good improvement from this run."