Genuine glory

By Greg Mansfield
Updated February 25 2015 - 11:27pm, first published 11:16pm
Genuine Lad, ridden by Craig Williams, wins the Launceston Cup, with Banco Mo, ridden by David Pires, in second place. Picture: PHILLIP BIGGS
Genuine Lad, ridden by Craig Williams, wins the Launceston Cup, with Banco Mo, ridden by David Pires, in second place. Picture: PHILLIP BIGGS

THE owners of Genuine Lad took a big gamble when they refused a $180,000 offer for the horse – and yesterday they were glad they did,  after he produced a trademark tough performance to win the $225,000 Launceston Cup.

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