Tayla Tops Megastar Thriller

ZIPPING Tayla delivered leading NSW conditioner Jason Mackay yet another success at Group 1 level when victorious in Thursday night's Beteasy sponsored Group 1 Dapto Megastar (520m).

Landing the prized rails alley for the $75,000 to-the-winner feature , incredibly the daughter of Barcia Bale and Zipping Willow's fifth box 1 draw at her past six outings, Zipping Tayla made full use of the plumb draw, setting out after tear-away leader Lagoon Rhett down the back straight.

In a thrilling finish to Dapto's flagship event, Zipping Tayla railed to victory around the home turn in 30.00, defeating fastest qualifier Benkennie Chic by three-quarters of a length who was terrific in defeat for trainer Peter Mantach, while Lagoon Rhett finished third, another neck away after setting a cracking pace early.

For Richmond Vale trainer Jason Mackay, Thursday night's Megastar success carried extra significance, also putting the polish on Zipping Tayla's dam Zipping Willow during her distinguished career, the multiple group race winner a finalist in the 2014 Megastar, finishing seventh to winner Tommy Brislane.

With a record that now boasts seven wins from just the 14 appearances, and prizemoney just on $100,000, Zipping Tayla's next target will be qualification for the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase Series.

The red brindle flyer  is from a litter doing outstanding things for owner Martin Hallinan, responsible for 25 wins from just the 61 starts at an amazing strike-rate of 41%.

The litter includes Ladbrokes Gardens 515m record holder Zipping Bailey, installed favourite for next week's Regional Qualifier of the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase Series at Richmond after coming up with box 1 for the $5,000 to-the-winner final.