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In the first big race of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the David Payne-trained Ace High has produced a stunning finish to notch up a victory in the Victoria Derby at Flemington.
The three-year-old Colt had fallen into a difficult position in the pack during the race.
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Yet, steered by jockey 28-year-old jockey Tye Angland, Ace High was able to find his way into space and put on the afterburners late.
He finished just ahead of second-placed Sully and third-placed Astoria.
The win comes just a month after Ace High emerged victorious at the Spring Champion Stakes.