Caveman erupts

He may not have been the favourite but that did not stop Caveman from claiming last night’s Group 2 Australian Pacing Gold Consolation at harness racing’s home in Western Australia, Gloucester Park.

Causing an upset at starting odds of $17 when bursting past the favourite Mirragon around the home turn, Caveman lowered his personal best time by more than three seconds when rating 1:55.4.

Trained by Mike Reed and driven by his son Mark, Caveman was positioned behind the leader after beginning from barrier two.

The tempo in front was dictated by the second elect Poisedtopounce and in the back straight for the final time Mark Reed steered Caveman into clear running.

That move proved costly with the reinsman receiving a 13-day suspension after he checked Valentines Brook in the process.

That was Caveman’s 10th win in 24 starts.

The four-year-old is by Somebeachsomewhere out of the Art Major mare Our Copper Art.

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By Amanda Rando for Harnesslink