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Craig Williams emerged victorious in the 1400m Golden Saddle Trophy on his way to winning the four-race World Super Jockeys Series in Japan.
The Australian, who came fifth last year, finished the competition on 47 points from four races, beating Japanese riders Hiroki Goto into second on 43 points, and Shuji Akaoka and Katsumi Ando into joint third on 35 points.
Williams, who took 14th and second place in the first two races on Saturday, led fifth favourite four-year-old colt Silk Dragoon to its fourth career win in brilliant time in the Golden Saddle. Sebastian Sanders of Britain on Towa Yumeji came in second, three lengths behind, and Japan's Koichi Tsunoda was third.
The last race - the 1800m Golden Super Trophy - was won by Hong Kong-based Douglas Whyte, who guided Dynamic Grow to victory.
"I was a bit worried because the colt was lacking response during the beginning of the trip, but he responded surprisingly well. The distance suited him well too," said Williams, who has also ridden in England and Hong Kong.
- AAP
