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Watadeel brings Michael Hickmott a fourth Darwin Cup and Zac Spain a homecoming triumph
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The West Australian
South Australian-based trainer Michael Hickmottt celebrated a fourth win in Monday’s $220,000 Darwin Cup (2050m), though not with the horse many thought as Watadeel raced away with the region feature.
I had to put him to rest a couple of weeks ago, 26 I think he was,” Hickmott said.
Hickmott engaged Victorian hoop Zac Spain for the ride on the gelding, buoyed by a previous glory.
Camera Icon Michael Hickmott, right, and his family celebrate the Darwin Cup win Credit: Darwin Turf Club“At home and getting a ride for Michael.
“He began so well and as Michael said (pre-race), the key was the first 50 to 100 metres,” Spain said.