Mufasa Metro streets his rivals in Trotting Grand Prix

Speedy trotter Mufasa Metro (Father Patrick) led his harness racing rivals a merry dance with a tearaway all the way win in the $50,000 Group 2 Haras Des Trotteurs Australian Trotting Grand Prix at Melton.

Showing his customary early speed, Mufasa Metro was taken straight to the front by Ewa Justice and he was left alone on the lead.

Warm favourite Keayang Chucky was momentarily caught three wide early before racing outside the leader. Star mare Queen Elida was given the run of the race one out and one back. 

Harry Stamper, who has shown glimpses of early ability, was perfectly poised behind the leader. However, Ewa Justice was given an easy run in the lead and by rating her last two quarters in 28.7 and 27.7 seconds made it impossible for her rivals to come from behind her. 

Mufasa Metro left his rivals standing and sprinted clear to win by 7 metres from Harry Stamper, Queen Elida and Keayang Chucky who all finished close together. 

A DREAM COME TRUE!
Father-daughter combination John and Ewa Justice have taken out the Group 2 Haras Des Trotteurs Australian Trotting Grand Prix with stable star Mufasa Metro. pic.twitter.com/kUf8UQ4gHd

— The Trots (@TheTrotsComAu) November 16, 2024

The first four placegetters are all nominated for the Inter Dominion trotters series at Menangle when the heats start in a fortnight at Newcastle. 

Trainer John Justice commented:

“I wanted him to improve, we always want them to improve but we don’t always expect it. But tonight he’s come through in flying colours. All looking good he’ll have a quiet period then we’ll prepare him for the Inter Dominion. At this stage I will drive him and see how it goes”.

For complete race results, click here.

by Tony Milanese, for Harnesslink