Hunter Cup win caps off a special night for Emma Stewart

Harness racing trainer Emma Stewart has capped off a big night by winning the $500,000 (Group One) Hunter Cup with Somebeachsomewhere gelding Honolua Bay.

Stewart had earlier Group wins with Captain Ravishing and Amore Vita and Honolua Bay gave her a third for the night.

Driven perfectly by David Moran, Honolua Bay was always lurking while the fireworks went on mid-race and when the others started dropping off Honolua Bay had fresh legs and drove through for a comfortable victory.

AND IT’S HONOLUA BAY!
A thrilling edition of the Del-Re National A. G. Hunter Cup is won by Emma Stewart and David Moran, with Honoula Bay swooping late to take pacing’s heavyweight championship in front of a enthralled Melton crowd.
What a race! What a run! pic.twitter.com/eEMRcDbhUh

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“It’s amazing,” says a thrilled Clayton Tonkin as he reflects on the stable’s first Del-Re National A. G. Hunter Cup triumph alongside Emma Stewart’s brother Sam. pic.twitter.com/KJ3TAQ2vaV

— The Trots (@TheTrotsComAu) February 4, 2023

Interdominion winner I Cast No Shadow ran a great second and New Zealand pacer Old Town Road stuck on for third after working hard during the running.

The winner ran a quick mile rate of 1:55.2 for the 2750m mobile.

For complete race results, click here.

by Harnesslink Media