Winton trainer comes up trumps with upset in $120k race

Donovan Cooper and horse Hello Hayley on their way to winning the $120,000 ILT Ascot Park Hotel Southland Guineas on Saturday. Photo: MONICA TORETTO

By John Langford

Winton trainer Sophie Price experienced her career highlight when Hello Hayley won the $120,000 ILT Ascot Park Hotel Southland Guineas on Saturday.

Hello Hayley came from last to chase down the second favourite Luna Capella (Anna Furlong) and claim victory in the feature race. Princess Reign finished third for Jason Coutts.

Sophie had added the blinkers to the Hello Youmzain filly’s gear-list in the hope of further sharpening her up.

Hello Hayley jumped out smartly from barrier nine before apprentice jockey Donovan Cooper eased her to the back of the 14 horse field.

Hello Hayley was a clear last at the 400m and…

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