World Champion Shartin N, led the field in the post parade one last time with her trainer Jim King, Jr. in the bike, as she started her next journey into retirement.

Her stablemate Soho Burning Love A apparently wanted some of her own love and won the Mares Preferred/ Open pace.

Shes Pukka N and Feelin Red Hot were quickest away from the gate. Feelin Red Hot retook the lead from Shes Pukka N and posted a :27.3 opening quarter. She remained on an uncontested lead to the half in :55.2.

Soho Burning Love A chose to race from off the pace and was able to shadow a perfect second over trip from race favourite Bettors Heart N. The three quarter pole was reached in 1:23.2 before a classic stretch duel ensued between Bettors Heart N and Soho Burning Love.

Just like her stablemate, Shartin N, did so many times during her racing career, Soho Burning Love A was able to dig down deep and grind out a victory. She triumphed by a head over Bettors Heart N in 1:51.3. Machnhope was third.

Soho Burning Love A ( Auckland Reactor N) is owned by Richard Poillucci and Jo Ann Looney-King the same former owners of Shartin N.

Jim King, Jr. trained and Tim Tetrick, who won five times on the card, was her driver.

(Dover Downs)