Victorian galloper Bel Sprinter has produced a last-to-first finish to claim the Group One Galaxy at Rosehill.
After his chances were seemingly dashed when he missed the start by two lengths, Bel Sprinter unwound a punishing sprint to deny Snitzerland in the $350,000 race.
“I’m just thrilled because we’ve put a lot of work into this horse and it’s been frustrating at times,” trainer Jason Warren said.
In one of the strongest renewals of the sprint, Bel Sprinter went close to the Rosehill track record after the leaders set a Frenetic tempo.
Snitzerland made the running and finished second with comeback sprinter Decision Time taking third.
Warren said Bel Sprinter had earned an extended Sydney stay and a clash with the unbeaten mare Black Caviar in the T J Smith Stakes at Randwick on April 13.
“Someone’s got to run second,” he said.
The race was run without Unpretentious who was scratched at the barrier after rearing in the starting stalls.