MT BARKER
In cooler conditions a good program was held at Mt Barker on Thursday, with the exception of Race Seven which had to be declared a no race after the false start mechanism was set off by accident. Barring that the remainder of the racing was well contested all day.
Handy mare Collayshell kept up her great form on local tracks, with a win at her first run in open class when she held out Certain Magic and stablemate Timely Reign. Last start winner Star Buck struggled under his big weight and finished unplaced.
Veteran trainer Alan McGuiness has handy mare Highly Prized aimed at the Esperance and Mt Barker Cups after who good win over Eternal Advice at 1850m, when racing second up. The mare was well ridden by promising apprentice Damien Lane. The other staying race the 1850m maiden saw favourite Sir Rosey win for city trainer Trevor Andrews.
Trainer Angela Smith has Jake The Musk in form and was a narrow winner of the 53-62 Hcp over 1300m, over first up runner Port Regis and a game Alabamaramer. Lightly raced Secret Witch was a surprise winner for trainer Sherylanne Kinnear after doing work early and fighting off challenges to win the Maiden 1100m.
Other winners were Red Jacamar (W.Pike) and Rain Strike (D.Lane)
Esperance Race Review
Friday’s twilight meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club, as expected was a success ‘turnover-wise’. The 3pm to 6pm slot has proven to be a winner with punting interest, especially for interstate investors who have arrived home from work or are heading to the local pub. Race One was the Esperance Farm Trees Maiden and bookmakers were off to a flying start with outsider Leidenwin scoring easily. The daughter of Right Wing flashed down the outside to land a terrific triumph for young apprentice Aaron Rogers, who was having his first ride at the Esperance track. Magical Note and Tropical Time filled the minor placings. Punters had revenge in the Loffs Feed and Saddlery Handicap with race favourite City Plan winning over the fast finishing Kaszanka. Three lengths away in third was the speedy Corolla.
Expedition was a late scratching from the PH Kerr & Co. Handicap. Local mare Ron’s Gem brought up her fifth Esperance win, surging from the tail to defeat Sword Master and Decryptor. Comfort Inn Bay Of Isles sponsored the fourth and the well backed Gwen Ten came from last to win by a short neck. Outsider Tashi Delek battled on gamely to be beaten narrowly and two lengths away third was Boyne River. Race Five was the Landmark Handicap and Brendan Corver and Russell Hanson combined to win with Elljay. Cyclos finished second ahead of race favourite Time Star.
The Glencore Grain Steaks Handicap was run over 1600m and after 200m it was apparent that no jockey wanted, or had instructions to try and lead. So after a slowly run first couple of furlongs jockey Peter Black seized the initiative and sent his mount Go Fury Go to the front. At the 600m mark the pair broke away from the field and with 100m to go had a four length lead. However Maiden galloper Hi Dollie sprouted wings down the outside and pipped Go Fury Go on the post. Two lengths away in third was the Steve Wolfe trained Commandeer. The RSM Bird Cameron Handicap was run over 1950m and the rank outsider Danacolada led a merry dance throughout for Misty Bazeley. The eight year old returned $43.70 for a win and $12.00 for a place and also ballooned the Quaddie dividend out to over $12,000. Put Option was second throughout and the winner’s stable-mate Silver Ambush filled third.
Horses to follow ; Leidenwin, Kaszanka, Ron’s Gem, Gwen Ten, Master’s Seal, Commandeer and Jeux D’Esprit.
- Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
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