Lim's Kosciuszko: A Brave Third in Aussie Debut

Despite first run in 7 months, new track, top weight, Singapore ace goes close in Listed event

- Michael Lee

Kranji superstar Lim's Kosciuszko did not win at his first Australian outing, but would have still done his legion of Singapore fans proud with his third place at Flemington on May 17.

He jumped on terms with noted speedsters in the A$175,000 (S$134,000) Listed Straight Six (1,200m), taking the back of Marble Nine (Jye McNeil), one of the fancies in the 15-horse field.

While daylight never really materialized for the Singapore 22-time winner inside the last furlong, the Kermadec seven-year-old still plugged away in a three-way go to finish a ½-length off the winner, $407 outsider Title Fighter.

Trainers are not in the business for minor placings, but one could be forgiven to believe trainer Daniel Meagher had just won.