Puli wins emotional Beaufine Stakes as racing fans mourn popular gelding Nerodio

Hayden KingThe West Australian

Heartbreak overwhelmed what, on any ordinary day, would have been a terrific triumph for Puli in Saturday’s $125,000 Listed Beaufine Stakes (1000m) at Belmont.

Puli captured his greatest victory and rewarded not only a stunning training performance by Meryl Hayley, but a spirited betting plunge as well.

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