Bob Butt and Conon Bridge hold off Cyclone Chief in today's Breeders Crown Final.
Conon Bridge defeated Cyclone Chief by a metre to claim Group 1 glory in the Aldebaran Park Breeders Crown 2YO Colts and Geldings Trotters Final at Melton’s Super Sunday program.
The Paul Nairn-trained son of Raffaello Ambrosio/Diedre’s Girl survived a protest from the second horse, with the winner veering inwards in the home straight.
However, stewards couldn’t be satisfied that the interference cost Cyclone Chief the race and the first horse over the line held his position, much to the relief of the favourite punters.
Bob Butt drove the winner and Todd MacFarlane was aboard the second horse.
Conon Bridge started $1.40 and led throughout from the pole, his winning mile rate 2:03.9.
Cruisin Around ran a mighty race for trainer Michael Hughes and driver Greg Sugars to finish third, while Sundons Courage was fourth from three back along the pegs, running on well after a slow early pace up front.
