DC Flies Home

Sprinters at all levels are exciting to watch, showing blistering speed and there are non faster than those who race over the minimum trip. DC Flyer has been dropped back to 5f in recent races and looked to have been getting faster which every run. He gained his first win of the season when taking the 5f JPS Ceilings And Partitions Handicap at Newcastle.

Having won last year, DC Flyer hasn’t quite matched that this season and slowly the handicapper had given him some help. Dropping 7lb saw the 3yo off a mark of 55 which he utilised, making all at Newcastle. Lining up against 11 rivals, with Tom Eaves in the saddle, DC Flyer showed plenty of speed throughout the contest.

Breaking from stall 2, DC Flyer was straight to the fore and tracked over toward the centre of track. Although he was pressed, his rivals were happy to take a lead and so DC Flyer would bowl along in front. Setting strong fractions, there was no hanging about as the field quickly went through the early stages.

DC Flyer had a good number of his rivals in trouble at the halfway point, as those who chased the leader began to come under a drive. Tom maintained his advantage in front and continued to turn the screw, not easing the pace. As they passed the 2f marker, DC Flyer got the hurry up as Tom looked to take advantage of his lead. The 3yo quickened up and stretched his lead, although there was still plenty of racing left.

Opening up to a clear couple of lengths lead, DC Flyer was trying to make the best of his way home. Those who had been chasing throughout the contest were out of the race and it was left to a couple of late finishers. DC Flyer was continuing to move forward and deep inside the final furlong he still held a clear lead. Tom kept him up to his work and the pair were never in danger. The final 100 yards gave the runner up a chance to close the gap but DC Flyer had put the hard work in earlier in the race which helped to secure him a 3/4 length win.

DC Flyer showed great speed throughout the race and managed to also quicken off this pace. It is one of the hardest ways to win a race but being a target but if he can dictate like this then there could be more days to come for DC Flyer. He will get a hike in the handicap but that should not be a problem and hopefully DC Flyer can give his owners some more fun days in the coming weeks.