Halmahera chasing historic third victory in Portland Handicap

HALMAHERA attempts to make history at Doncaster today by becoming the first horse to win the totesport Portland three times.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2004 - 01:00

Keith Hamer

Kevin Ryan’s sprinter short-headed Injaaz in a blanket finish to this heritage handicap two years ago and defeated Corridor Creeper by half a length 12 months ago to become the eighth horse to win back-to-back Portlands.

Successful under 8st 13lb in 2002 and under 9st 4lb last season, Halmahera will carry 9st 10lb this time.

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