13 Ridden by Jamie Mott, who rode a double from just three rides on the metropolitan program held at Southside Cranbourne, Port Albert arrived just in time over the 955 metres, while also having to survive a protest hearing. A $180,000 yearling purchase by Ryan’s stepfather and renowned bloodstock agent Jeff Gordon, the son of Sooboog has now banked over $400,000 in career earnings and sees his trainer with one hand on a cheque for $25,000 with thanks to Ladbrokes. “It’s been a while between drinks for him but he’s a handy little sprinter on his day,” Ryan explained. “The race was set up for him when they went hard up front… we targeted this race five weeks between runs and he’s been in the zone and I was pretty keen on him tonight.” Port Albert is likely to be back for the Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Series 2 final conducted for $130,000 on March 13 at Southside Cranbourne.
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