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Kate can't match Grace in Aintree finale

Thu 7th Apr 2016, 17:47

Kayf Grace beats Augusta Kate
© Photo Healy Racing

Kayf Grace (14/1) spoiled a gamble on Augusta Kate in the Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race at Aintree.

Willie Mullins' mare was sent off the 15/8 favourite and arrived in the straight holding every chance.

The two slugged it out in a slow motion finish but Kayf Grace and Nico de Boinville were never headed and would not be denied.

The six-year-old crossed the line half a length clear of the Ruby Walsh ridden Augusta Kate who was, in turn, five lengths clear of Shattered Love

Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) £40,000.00 2m 209yds

1st

Kayf Grace (GB)

14/1

Tote £17.10 £3.90

2nd

0.5L

Augusta Kate (GB)

15/8Fav

£1.50

3rd

5L

Shattered Love (IRE)

8/1

£2.40

4th

7L

Copper Kay (GB)

8/1

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