INJURY plagued sprinter El Magnifico returned to the track in brilliant style on Saturday night, winning the opening heat of the Group 2 Cyril Rowe Cup (472m) at Bulli.
The Julie Fletcher-trained dog was sent to the boxes as the $3.30 favourite and was only mid-field away from box eight. Despite the less than ideal beginning, El Grand Magnifico was able to stay out of trouble out wide, mustering pace to slip into third position around the turn behind El Grand Amigo (box one) and Pedro Cerrano (box five).
Swinging for home, the 35.7-kilogram powerhouse switched back to the fence, Read full article
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