KIND WORDS MAKES STRONG STATEMENT IN G3 FEATURE

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GOSFORD A mare with a few “should haves” across her record, Kind Words is making this summer one for her after notching her second win in succession, adding a Group 3 win to her name in the A$300,000 (S$258,000) Belle Of The Turf Stakes at Gosford on Dec 28.

Starting from the awkward barrier 10 from the 1,600-metre start, jockey Tom Sherry pushed the Written Tycoon five-year-old forward in the early stages before backing off the pace mid-race.

Having to settle three wide and making a run as they straightened, Kind Words ($35) was tough enough to hold off Hyperbolic (Tyler Schiller) by a head, while the Chris Waller-trained Chica Mojito (Zac Lloyd) finished another 3/4 length away in third.

Trained by Kris Lees, Kind Words saluted in the Benchmark 78 Captivant @ Kia Ora Handicap (2,000m) at Rosehill Gardens on Dec 7 last start, but stepping back in distance delivered no negative to the mare’s performance.

"It was a tough win," said Lees' stable representative Cameron Swan.

"Everything worked out as we chanced our arm early and got into a nice spot. She finished it off well.