Weight no burden for Ashlor at Caulfield

A huge weight of 63kg has not stopped talented sprinter Ashlor from winning in stylish fashion at Caulfield.

The Dan McCarthy-trained four-year-old enjoyed a box-seat run from the inside barrier in Saturday’s Keno Jackpots Handicap (1200m) before jockey Jamie Mott was able to angle into the clear early in the straight.

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Despite the big weight, Ashlor ($9) picked up strongly, going on to defeat Call Me Handsome by a length with another half-length to Mr Gustavo third.

“Well done to Dan McCarthy for running the horse in a race he thought he could win with the big weight,” Mott said.

Ashlor took his record to eight wins from 18 starts and snapped a run of placings from his previous four starts which had been frustrating for his trainer.