An unlucky run left Horsham racing sensation Surprise Baby with a disappointing finish at the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
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After settling to the back of the field from barrier one, jockey Craig Williams was unable to find the outside at the right time in the $500,000 race.
Surprise Baby finished strongly across the last 100 metres but ultimately finished in ninth place, several lengths off winner Verry Elleegant.
During the post-race analysis, announcers said Surprise Baby "didn't get a lot of luck" in just his second race back after long spell.
The race however did little to detract punters from the Baby's Melbourne Cup chances.
The six-year-old remains around the $9 mark for the biggest day on the racing calendar.
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