Overcast conditions prevailed at the Esperance Bay Turf Club on Friday for the twilight meeting . It was a sombre mood following the news that two wonderful contributors and great men had passed away within the last week, Roger Goss and Bruce Kelman. EBTC President Kevin Scott urged patrons to remember whilst having a beer on the club. Only three weeks ago racing stalwart Churchie White also sadly passed.
The Farm Trees Handicap was the first and only a field of five competed. Despite the small lineup betting activity was interesting with all five candidates starting less than $5 with the WA TAB. Expedition was ridden forward and proved too strong for Dane Crusher and the Mt. Barker trained Billyaintsilly.
Apprentice Andrew Castle and trainer Brendan Corver repeated the dose in the second event, winning the Bay Of Isles Comfort Inn Handicap (1950m)with Danish Currency. With the claim the six year old dropped 3.5 kg in weight and at the 250m mark shot clear to win convincingly by 3 ½ lengths. Key’s Ace continued his consistent form when a runner up and Our Calendar Girl battled into third. Danish Currency is going to take a power of beating in the Cup.
The third event was sponsored by P. H. Kerr & Co and Brendan Corver notched up his third winner when Royal Wing saluted for Willie Arnold. It was a deserved break through victory for the mare who had been a minor placegetter at her previous four Esperance starts. Flanno performed well for Don Whitfield, finishing second ahead of the fast finishing Cyclos and pacemaker Pure Fandango.
RSM Bird Cameron supported the fourth race. The Rod Kirkup prepared Put Option reigned supreme for in-form rider Shaun Meeres. He held off a late challenge from Stormy Express who flashed down the outside. Ron’s Gem maintained her consistent form by finishing third ahead of leader Miss Alonso.
The Loff’s Feed and Saddlery Handicap was run over 1600m and Wing Star provided Sally Roworth with her first winner of the day. Shaun Meeres brought up a riding double and Hackett’s Heart caught the eye with a solid second. Three year old End Of Fashion was close up in third spot and will be winning a Maiden soon.
The Landmark Handicap is a race young jockey Ned Colbeck will never forget. Having just his second race ride the four kilo claimer sent Arcade Attraction to the lead and made every post a winner, scoring from the well tried Western Crown. Go Fury Go rocketed home to grab third placing ahead of the weakening Outside Influence. The two meetings remaining this season will be held on Saturdays, February 20 and 27.
Horses to follow ; Dane Crusher, Danish Currency, Sarabella, Stormy Express, Cyclonic Force and Go Fury Go.
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