Newnham Deflated After Victoria Derby Loss

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Mark Newnham

Sydney trainer admits he has been left deflated after the but will now give the beaten favourite a spell before setting him for autumn .

Shadow Hero went into the Victoria Derby off convincing wins in the Group Three and Group One Spring in Sydney and Newnham was confident he could add Saturday's 2500m Classic at .

But after settling in the second half of the field, Shadow Hero, ridden by , never looked a winning threat in the home straight on a soft track and finished 10 lengths from the winner, , in fifth.

“It's a little bit deflating,” Newnham said.

“I came here thinking he could win. He probably failed to pick up in the wet ground.

“It's the first time he's seen it and first time he's been out of his comfort zone.

“As I said to the owner, we got a little used to winning but we didn't win today.

“We've still got a very good horse. We'll give him a spell and come back for the autumn.”

stewards later reported Shadow Hero suffered an exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) and Shadow Hero will require a vet certificate before racing again.

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