Cosmic Crusader downed in spring farewell as Birdman exacts revenge on Cox Plate result
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WA’s hero Cosmic Crusader had a fairytale end to his spring stumped in the Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington with Birdman turning the tables on their Cox Plate…
WA’s hero Cosmic Crusader had a fairytale end to his spring stumped in the Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington with Birdman turning the tables on their Cox Plate meeting a fortnight earlier.
Cosmic Crusader ($3.30f) drifted back to be fourth from last under William Pike, while Birdman ($5.50) and Ben Melham were in rear before latching onto the back of the favourite at the 600m.
Pike revealed Cosmic Crusader inside the 500m and soon after, Birdman was produced from his heels.
The pair made rapid inroads and stomped up to Sir Delius ($5.50) with 200m to cover and despite Cosmic Crusader rallying gallantly, Birdman had his measure and scored by three-quarters of a length.
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