Gr 1 winner Spirit of Boom clocked up his 3rd Gr 1 second placing with a fast-finishing run in the BRC BTC Cup over 1200m. Previously he has run second twice to Lankan Rupee, in the Gr 1 VRC Newmarket and in the Gr 1 MRC Oakleigh Plate this season. Last season as a 5yo he was 3rd in two Gr 1 events, the MRC Oakleigh Plate and the WATC Winterbottom Stakes. In 50 starts, he has finished in the top 3 in 18 Group races. (13/5/14)