COLLEAGUES benefitted from a freshen-up and a drop in distance as he stormed to his fourth career win at Ipswich on Friday.
Five weeks on from his minor placing over the mile at Beaudesert, the gallant grey was at his explosive best in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1350m) as he carried his earnings through the $100,000 mark.
Despite travelling sweetly, COLLEAGUES looked to be in a precarious position after rounding the home turn, with a wall of horses in front and to his outside.
But new jockey Vlad Duric refused to panic, and once the gaps eventually appeared both horse and rider showed great bravery to pierce them and win comfortably.
The 5YO moved to $101,500 in prizemoney after showcasing his versatility at the shorter trip, having won over a mile and even 1800m previously in his career.
Many congratulations to his owners: Mr R S Jones, Mrs D M Jones and Mr S P Mayer.
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