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Seven months ago Tenzing Bromac was driven for the first time by Deni Roberts when he worked hard in the breeze before winning a 1730m event at Kellerberrin by two lengths from Tevarich, earning $3178.
Fifteen starts later Roberts handled Tenzing Bromac for only the second time — when he gave a tough staying performance to win the 2536m Tony Ditri Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
This took his earning to $142,958 from 13 wins and six placings from 23 starts, illustrating the giant strides he has taken since his Kellerberrin success.
“He was first-up at Kellerberrin and he’s gone through to Free-For-Alls,” said a proud Roberts. “That just goes to show how much in grade he’s gone up in this campaign.”
Tenzing Bromac was the $2.40 favourite from the outside barrier in a field of six on Friday night. Aussie Scooter ($15) dashed to the front after 80m, leaving Tenzing Bromac in the breeze. Roberts was happy to retain this position, and Tenzing Bromac forged to the front with 220m to travel on his way to winning by a half-length from Ima Fivestar General ($2.60). He rated 1.58.6, with the final quarters being run in 28.4sec. and 28.3sec.
“He has always had to do it pretty tough, and he is well suited in the breeze,” said Roberts. The win gave champion trainers Greg and Skye Bond the second leg of a winning quartet.