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Lombardo strikes gold in The Goodwood

Lombardo capped off an unforgettable Adelaide Racing Carnival for Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, as the 3YO gelding claimed The Goodwood in dominant fashion at Morphettville on Saturday. 

Despite drawing wide in barrier 18, Lombardo left the gates perfectly and showed strong early speed to cross fellow frontrunners Bella Nipotina and defending champion Savatoxl. Halvorsen and The Astrologist made up the minor placings in the $502,250 feature.

The Price/Kent stable, who seven days earlier won the SA Derby with Jungle Magnate, finished the carnival in style, as jockey Zac Spain claimed his second Group 1 triumph, following the 2021 CF Orr Stakes.

Spain, who spent a significant portion of his career in Adelaide, was aboard Lombardo when the horse broke it's maiden.

"He (Lombardo) just loves Adelaide," Spain said.

"He thrives when he's here. Mick and Michael do such a great job to have their horses on big days spot on. 

"It's really shown in the last few months."

The Price/Kent stable have been the story of the Adelaide Racing Carnival, claiming two of the four Group 1s, as well as unearthing another potential star in Illation.

But today, it was all about Lombardo.

"The horse deserves his chance. He was booming (today), ready to go." Mick Price said post-race.

"He's a big free striding son of I Am Invincible and he's a lovely horse to race.

"Zac is a worker. He's a humble guy and he does his best. I was very glad he got to maintain his association with the horse."

Two of the main support races on the card also went to the Price/Kent stable, as The Amazonian salutes in the Group 3 SA Fillies Classic, while Maximillius scored in the Group 3 David Coles Stakes.

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