Racing: Boundless back to her best

Boundless bounced back to winning form in style at Hastings yesterday, overpowering a quality field in the $70,000 (Group Three) Hawke's Bay Gold Cup.

Jockey Leith Innes gave the 5-year-old daughter of Van Nistelrooy a dream sit three places back on the inner throughout and sat patiently awaiting clear galloping room in the home straight.

Boundless unleashed a dazzling display of speed, powering between runners to reel in the leaders easing down at the finish to defeat Manonamission and Royal Jazz. She has been troubled by back injuries this season which affected her performances but judging by yesterday's impressive display she is back in top form.

As a 3-year-old Boundless was friendless in betting when contesting the (Group One) New Zealand Oaks at Trentham and shocked the punting world posting an easy victory.

With nine wins and four minor placings from 30 starts Boundless has been a grand performer for Ardmore trainer Steve McKee.

The McKee stable has been scratching their heads on a number of occasions this season trying to get Boundless back to winning form. Her performance was a pleasing turnaround after a disappointing last start in fillies and mares company at Te Aroha.

THE GROGOCH unleashed a powerful home stretch sprint to win the $20,000 Hawke's Bay Life Members 2500.

The 4-year-old son of Tobougg worked impressively between runners to catch the pace-setting Hoddiggidy.

Argon made a likely challenge wide out on the home turn but battled into third place.

New Plymouth trainer John Wheeler has another potential staying star under his care as The Grogoch has scored six wins and five minor placings from 26 starts.

Jockey Hayden Tinsley gave The Grogoch a dream sit close to the pace against the rail and the finishing burst at the end of a gut busting 2500m indicates middle distance racing is a forte.

JASON COLLETT is earning a reputation as an accomplished sit-sprint apprentice rider further underlined by the impressive victory of El Presidente in the $60,000 Winning Edge Presentations Championship Final at Tauranga.

Collett allowed the leaders to engage in a suicidal front-running war, sitting patiently ready to pounce in the home straight when bringing the 4-year-old with a powerful sprint finish down the middle of the track.

El Presidente lengthened stride impressively, reeling in the leaders and holding out a determined late finishing challenge from Tanalised. Headsup just shaded the gallant pace setting I'm A King.

I'm A King ran an outstanding race trapped out three wide from the start pressing forward to lead and then finish fourth.

El Presidente has been a useful performer for Ruakaka-based trainers Dean and Donna Logan and Chris Gibbs, scoring three wins and four minor placings from 11 starts.