Trainer Paul Hunter scored his first Mt Barker Cup win when Timely Reign capably ridden by Noel Rudland came away to score an easy 1 1/2 length win over mare Movie World and veteran Attadale third. Well backed favourite All Class was under pressure before the turn and finished last and now will be sent for a spell.
Race One: It was always going to be difficult to find the winner here if the favourite Bright Reason did not salute, and Annapa ridden well by longshot specialist Lisa Bivemark scored well at 50/1 over the favourite who got back and ran on fairly. Santavia was doing it's best work at the finish to just get third ahead of pacemaker Flying Compose.
Race Two: A good ride from Jason Whiting finally allowed Royal Escapade to break through at her fourteenth start beating another bridesmaid in Competitive Street who looked to have every chance and Dambig finished a fair third over Oriel who only got going in the last 100m.
Race Three: Again Jason Whiting provided a gem ride with Whittingham getting a split and grabbing Show No Doubt on the line. Montclar Miss battled on well after leading to get third with Spicks and Specks catching the eye running on for fourth. Audrey Rose was well thought of in betting but was beaten on the corner.
Race Four: Jolanta Star racing for trainer Max Hockey for the first time came out like a shot out of a gun and ran them off their feet in a fast time beating Donargy who ran on well but never looked the winner. Carminemadonna held on for third after chasing Jolanta Star and Pwakkers Back was a fair fourth. Saramento worked hard from a wide draw and finished mid field whilst Dante's Princess was doing her best work at the finish.
Race Five: Star Buck handled the rise to Open comapny with ease and scored a very easy win over Tidal Storm and Western Zed at long odds third. Certain Gold lost his position in running when Lovely Lucy compounded 600m out and did well to finish fourth. Phormium was an eye catching run at her first start for two months.
Race Six: Master Marlon stormed home out wide and fought off a challenge from evergreen veteran Whinnen to win by a neck, with The Keillor Kid, who was held up in the straight running on late to get a distant third. Trimconnection just missed the placings as did Jake The Musk who led again. Redford looked to have every chance and again looked disappointing.
Race Seven: Noel Rudland's rides on Timely Reign this season would average out at about 96% perfection and his Cup ride was 100% with the Paul Hunter trained gelding winning well, coming away to beat a plucky Movie World and Attadlae who finished on well. Telexden ran a cheeky race in front and just missed the placings. Fanced runners Impact Rating and All Class never looked winning chances, with the winner far too good on the day.
Race Eight: Rivitio came from well back with a well timed run to win over Lukaston who ran a very good race and Megablitz who was given every chance. Ruberian hang on well to finish fourth, but not much could be said for the beaten division here.

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