Star Boyanup pacer Never Ending firms up TAB Eureka favouritism after impressive debut at Menangle

An impressive debut on the east coast has seen star Boyanup pacer Never Ending firm up his favouritism for the world’s richest harness race next Saturday. The five-year-old raced outside WA for the first time on Saturday night, competing at Menangle in New South Wales, where the $2.1 million TAB Eureka will be held. After being given a tough draw from barrier 10 in his race, he stormed home and finished second in a brilliant display. Never Ending, who is trained in the South West by Justin Prentice, is now the firm favourite for the slot race, leading all comers with $2.40 odds at the time of publication. Driver Gary Hall Jr, who crossed the country to get back onboard the star pacer for the first time since a five-week suspension, said he was hugely impressed with the performance. “I was so far off the leader I thought I had no hope. I gave him one flick with the whip, and he set out after them,” he told News Corp. “I couldn’t believe the ground he made up. About 80m, I thought I better give him another couple because he might still be some hope of winning. It was an enormous run.” Hall Jr said Prentice was also delighted with his star charge’s effort. “He’s normally quite reserved, but he was genuinely happy after that run,” he said. “If Justin’s happy, then I’m happy. He looks like he’s going into it (TAB Eureka) with a really great chance.”