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Reckless is trying to follow him but Gold and Black swept to the lead with 300 to go in the Cup, Reckless is going to be the challenger. Gold and Black in front from Reckless out after him from Hyperno and Unaware. Reckless tackling Gold and Black, Gold and Black a neck in front, Reckless is pegging him back but Gold and Black hanging onto the lead and it's the favourite's Cup! Gold and Black won it a half length to Reckless.
Commentator Bill Collins describes the climax of the race
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