LANE LAUDS VIRAL DETERMINATION

Jockey Damian Lane was thrilled to score aboard consistent Viral on Saturday at Flemington.

The narrow victory looked unlikely until the five-year-old gelding surged inside the final 100m to claim the win.

"Credit to Viral, he is just honest and tough. You would love half as many horses to try as hard as he does as he really has a crack and he deserves another win," Lane said post race.

"He wants to do everything for you, you almost feel bad asking him to put in such a max effort as you know he is already giving you his all. We were just fortunate today that he could get his head in front  when it counted."

The win over 1400m was the son of Al Maher's sixth of his career from 24 starts which has included 6 placings as well.

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