Rebel Raider On Cup Trail

Sunday, 11 July 2010 08:15

The loss of one of his most promising horses in a road accident has not dampened Adelaide trainer Leon Macdonald's enthusiasm about Melbourne Cup contender Rebel Raider.

One of the stable's rising three-year-olds was hit by a taxi outside Morphettville racetrack last week and subsequently put down.

The area outside the track is signposted but Macdonald and his fellow trainers will meet with the local council this week to determine if more can be done to alert drivers to horse traffic.

"He was an unnamed two year old and a lovely little horse," Macdonald said.

"We've got a council meeting this week - I don't know what we are going to do, but hopefully something can be done.

"It was very unfortunate."

On the bright side, Rebel Raider is steadily working towards fulfilling Macdonald's Melbourne Cup dream and will resume racing next month.

One of the early favourites for last year's Cup, the dual Derby winner suffered a leg injury at trackwork a day after weights were declared.

He recovered with the aid of surgery and a lot of work on the water walker and had a short autumn campaign to keep him fit.

The plan Macdonald had in place for Rebel Raider's 2009 spring is the one he will follow this year.

"He has been back in work for six or seven weeks and will resume over 1400 metres in the Penny Edition at Morphettville next month," Macdonald said.

"He will go to Melbourne after that and follow exactly what was going to happen last year with three weight-for-age runs into the Caulfield Cup.

"Everything is good with him and his leg is good. He has thickened up a little bit but still has the same temperament and shows no signs of being bullish.

"He's a gentle giant."

After the Penny Edition on August 21, Rebel Raider will head to Melbourne for the Group Two Makybe Diva (1600m), the Group One Underwood Stakes (1800m) the Group One Turnbull Stakes (2000m) ahead of the Caulfield Cup on October 16.

Joining Rebel Raider in Melbourne will be five time stakes winner Majestic Music whose aim will be the Group One Myer Classic (1600m) on October 30.

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TRSA Stewards Conclude Jockeys Challenge Inquiry

Tuesday, 29 June 2010 04:01

On Monday, 28 June 2010, TRSA Limited Stewards continued their inquiries into wagering activity on the Jockeys Challenge with respect to the Morphettville Parks race meeting on Saturday, 15 May 2010.

Jockeys Challenge betting is a form of all-in sports betting conducted under rules approved directly by government regulatory agencies and in the State of South Australia is not conducted under the Rules of Racing. 

Nevertheless it is acknowledged that this form of sports betting relies on outcomes provided by the Thoroughbred Racing Industry.

Stewards have reviewed wagering records of the sports bookmakers operated by Unitab and Tabcorp as well as nine corporate bookmakers licensed in the Northern Territory, which offered a Jockeys Challenge market on this meeting. 

CCTV footage from Adelaide TAB agencies was also reviewed. 

In addition the telephone records, including other communication, of licensed jockeys C Lever and P Gatt and Lever’s Riders Agent M Privato, as well as licensed Stable Foreman S Kavanagh and another trainer, were examined. 

All parties, apart from Privato (by phone), attended hearings before the Stewards who also interviewed other parties.

The Stewards established that jockey Lever had not ridden trackwork in the week prior to Saturday, 15 May but had ridden trackwork at Morphettville that morning in order to test his fitness for his engagements that afternoon. 

Having ridden a number of horses for trainer Mr R Jolly, the rider had been ill and left the training facility at about 7.45 am (CST).

Lever stated he had returned to his residence in order to give himself every opportunity to fulfill his rides. 

After resting and as his condition had not improved, at 9.50 am (CST) C Lever notified stable foreman S Kavanagh (for Trainer M A T Kavanagh) that he would not be riding stable runners that afternoon. Immediately after Lever informed his Rider Agent of his decision.

At 10.09 am (CST) TRSA Limited Stewards were alerted by advice from Stable Foreman S Kavanagh that Lever would not ride at the meeting.  This was the Stewards first notice of the fact. 

At 10.14 am (CST), made announcements notifying C Lever would not ride at the meeting, to the Unitab Control and other media.

It was established that, at 10.16 am (CST) S Kavanagh, having consulted with owners, confirmed P Gatt as the replacement rider of Toorak Thunder (Race 1) and Outlandish Lad (Race 3) for the stable. 

This information, together with other replacements, was provided by Stewards to Unitab Control and the media at about 10.30 am (CST).

Then, TRSA Limited Stewards visited C Lever at his residence late on that morning and confirmed he was unwell.

Having examined the available evidence, the Stewards are satisfied that Jockey P Gatt’s only role in the matter was to have accepted the two replacement rides offered by the Kavanagh stable, which necessitated urgent travel from his Adelaide Hills address.

C Lever was further questioned with regard to his failure to respond to a direction of the Stewards, issued in July 2007, to inform them as soon as practicable after making his decision not to ride.

Lever stated that he had advised his Agent M Privato, and as is his practice, had relied on the Agent to inform the Stewards.

Riders Agent M Privato advised the Stewards that, although not in his office when informed by Lever, he had attempted unsuccessfully to contact the Stewards’ Adelaide office as well as trainers and had also attempted to contact C Lever to indicate he had been unable to contact the Stewards. 

Further examination of Privato’s phone records disclosed no contact with persons identified by Stewards to have wagered on Gatt in the Jockeys Challenge.

Having regard to the evidence, the Stewards determined that C Lever had not breached the Rules of Racing and were satisfied his Agent had made an appropriate effort to notify the Stewards of the Jockeys decision not to ride. 

However both Lever and Privato were instructed to be fully aware of the requirements of the Stewards directions issued in May 2010 and the contact details provided therein.

Stable Foreman S Kavanagh’s evidence to Stewards together with the examination of phone and wagering records revealed that he had wagered on jockey Gatt in the Jockeys Challenge prior to declaring his replacement riders. 

The Stewards also noted that Kavanagh’s phone records included calls made or returned to stable clients and acquaintances prior to 10.30 am (CST) and Stewards noted from betting records that a small number of those persons had wagered on Gatt in the Jockeys Challenge prior to or about the time of the Steward’s public announcement. 

Kavanagh explained that in all instances the calls identified occurred routinely on race mornings and, apart from a form expert, involved patrons of the stable.

Having fully considered the evidence, having noted that neither Trainers nor their authorized representatives are constrained from betting on thoroughbred racing, and having taken advice whether his actions had breached the Rules of Racing, the Stewards concluded that charges against S Kavanagh for possible breaches of the Rules could not be sustained.

The Stewards will make a recommendation to the TRSA Board to adopt as a Local Rule a direction provided to riders in South Australia in May 2010 in relation to the notification of their inability to ride and will propose a Local Rule to direct Trainers (and/or their authorised representatives) regarding their obligations in similar matters in the future.

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Taxi Kills Horse At Morphettville

Wednesday, 07 July 2010 02:32

The outskirts of Morphettville racecourse this morning was a scene of chaos after a horse was fatally struck by a taxi.

Two horses from the stables of Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas attempted to cross Bray St, a street alongside the racetrack.

One horse was ridden by Clare Lindop while the other was partnered by apprentice Brodie Petherick.

Despite both riders wearing reflective jackets and horses wearing reflective gear, Petherick’s mount was struck by a passing taxi.

His horse, believed to be an unraced two-year-old, had to be euthanised after breaking a leg in the accident while Petherick was able to miraculously walk away unhurt.

"People who live in the area are well aware of the horses shifting around this corner and they're always pretty good to us," Macdonald told the ABC.

“This bloke was obviously strange to the area, I don't know.

"Clare was shocked, she saw it coming and kicked her horse forward and it got away from the other one and she was probably nearest Morphett Road.

"She moved off on her horse and got out of its way, but only just,” he added.

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Saturday's Morphettville Races Report

Sunday, 27 June 2010 01:47

Trainer Barry Brook prepared the first leg of a double, his first city double in forty three years as a trainer, when Yesquire $8 recorded a length victory in the first division of the 3100 metre hurdle on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday.

The win of the Jeune sired Yesquire, from the Nassipour mare Snazzy Nazzy, who was always in range of winning gave jockey Emily Taylor her  second win - her first in the city.

Yesquire beat the Gordon Richards mentored Justin Potter mount Tradesman’s Choice $4.40. Al Karam $11 was another three and a quarter lengths away third for Colin and Cindy Alderson and Brett Scott.

The thrills continued in the second division of the hurdle when the Clinton McDonald trained Brett Scott ridden Grizz was the nose winner of the 3100 metre event.

From the Marauding mare Janole and fathered by Chief Bearhart, Grizz came from a mid field position and defeated the John A O’ Connor cared for Adam Trinder ridden Sallum $4.80.   Man Of Class $6.50 was another head away third for Ciaron Maher and Steven Pateman.

Magnificat $3-10, the progeny of the United States bred Tale Of The Cat and the El Moxie mare Call Me Luv, gave his trainer Mick Huxtable and rider Ben Claridge a half neck win in race three which was run over 1800 metres on the main track.

Being well back for most of the journey and coming with a strong run late in the event Magnificat beat The Tiger $5 for the father and daughter combination of Colin and Cindy Alderson and jockey Clare Lindop. Shane Oxlade and Justin Potter were associated with Kingnadim $8 who was a farther three and three quarter lengths away, filling the minor placing.

Starting at $4 after an opening quote of $6 was bet My King Oath gave mentor John Thompson and rider Simon Price a head victory in the 1050 metre fourth race.

From the Don’t Say Halo mare St. Clemens Belle the Exceed And Excel sired two year old colt My King Oath came from well back and beat the apprentice Kate Dyson mount, the Paula Trenwith prepared Lilgiggleo $5.50. Aetos $7 was another short head away third for Tim Snelling and Adrian Patterson.

After finishing second in a similar type race a week ago Gold Energy gave his Cranbourne trainer Ricky Maund and rider Adrian Patterson a three quarters of a length win in the 1200 metre fifth race.

From  Blu Power, a Blu Tusmani matron and fathered by Sequalo,  Gold Energy was well back for most of the race before beating the $3-60 chance Bondarchuk for horse carer Phillip Stokes and apprentice Claudia Lions.

Homicide Hank $10 was another two lengths away third for Jon O’Connor and Clare Lindop.

The training partnership of Leon  Macdonald and his son in law Andrew Gluyas with their stable hoop Clare Lindop were well pleased with the two length winning performance of Left Bank Hustler in the 1800 metre sixth race.

Starting for eighth time and recording his first win the Hussonet sired three year old gelding, from the Flying Spur mare Paris Plaits, Left Bank Hustler came from a better than mid field position and beat the Mark Minervini mentored Damien Robinson ridden Madlool $6.  Seeyatomoro $4.20 was a farther long neck away third for Lloyd Kennewell and Shane Cahill.

Greeting the judge with three quarters of a length to spare Streetcar Magic $3-40 gave punters their second success in the 1100 metre seventh race.

Being under the care of David Jolly and with Justin Potter in the saddle the Blevic fathered Streetcar Magic, from Stella Fille a Filante mare, was well placed and beat the Peter Moody trained  Clare Lindop ridden Head Over Heels $8.

The $31 chance Exalted Brother was another two lengths away filling the minor placing for Kevin and Heather Frew and Troy Baker.

Trainer Barry Brook brought up a long awaited city double when Alquamarne was the two and a quarter length winner of the final event of 1050 metres.

Starting at $21 and having the services of apprentice Jordan Frew the Alquoz sired Alquamarne, from the Almaarad mare Almaanne, was always in  touch with the leading division and beat Fameson $7-50 for the combination of Peter Jolly and Jeffrey Maund.

A farther short half head away third was Wicked Dreams $6-50 for David Jolly and Claudia Lions.

Saturday's Morphettville Parks Races Report

Sunday, 04 July 2010 10:30

Senior jockeys Dominic Tourneur and Simon Price and apprentice Claudia Lions featured prominently in the results when they rode doubles on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday.

Simon Price was first to be seen in the winner’s enclosure when he rode Primal Instinct to a three quarters of a length victory in the opening event of 1250 metres for Cranbourne trainer Michael Hibbs.

Sired by Snitzel from the Star Way matron Who’s That Lady, Primal Instinct was last on the home turn but thundered home to beat the John McArdle mentored Chad Lever ridden Ello Ello $4.40.  The $2.90  public elect Happy Trails was a  farther short half head away third for Paul Beshara and Paul Gatt.

The win of the $4-60 equal favourite Glaze, who shared favouritism with the unplaced Streetcar Stella, brought up win number two for Price in the 1250 metre sixth race.

Coming from the Caulfield stable of Peter Moody the Danzero sired Glaze, from the Gold Brose matron Marzipan, led all the way and  beat the Susan Nolan trained and Matthew Neilson ridden Irish Cheer $8.50.

The $7 returned Mio Mio was a farther long head away third for Richard Jolly and his apprentice Libby Hhopwood.

Dominic Tourneur rode the first of his double and the first of back to back winners when he steered Fantastic Glen to a short head win in the 1400 metre second race for Murray Bridge trainer Kylie Huxtable.

A $12 chance at barrier rise and sired by the United States bred entire Fantastic Light, from the Scenic mare Carlin, Fantastic Glen was third for much of the journey before going on to beat the Chris Hyland cared for apprentice Jack Hill guided Coleman $5.  Another $5 chance Seduced was a farther half head away third for Roslyn Day and Chad Lever.

Dominic Tourneur featured again in the winner’s enclosure when Golden Snip $5.50 was the short neck winner of the third event which was run over 1250 metres.

Trained by Millicent based Gavin Watts the Made Of Gold sired Golden Snip, from the Snippets matron Crystal Snip, settled in fourth position and, maintaining a forward position, went on to take the race out over Verco Road $3.80 for mentor Deon Koch and apprentice Claudia Lions.

Vinegar Hill $8 was another nose away third for Phillip Stokes and Ben Claridge.

The three lengths win of Summery in the 2250 metres fourth race gave apprentice Claudia Lions the first leg of her double.

Being under the care of mentor Richard Jolly the Scenic fathered Summery, from the Imposing mare Spinghill Lady, came from well back in the distance event to beat the Michael O’Leary trained Dominic Tourneur ridden Magical Sunday $8. Another short head away filling the minor placing was Crabs $5 for Chris Hyland and Jack Hill.

Claudia Lions brought up her double when she scored a long neck win on the $3.80 favourite Xaieta for her master David Jolly in the 1400 metre final event.

From the Jeune mare Babieta and sired by the English sire Xaar,  Xaieta came from well back to beat the Jim Smith cared for Jeffrey Maund mount Bold Moves $12. Another Jim Smith runner Exalted Thomas $13 was a farther nose away third with Simon Price in the saddle.

Punters were on track when the $2.40 favourite Balzoni made it two wins in two racetrack appearences in the 1000 metre fifth race.

Trained by David Baylis and having the services of Matthew Neilson the Bianconi sired Balzoni, from Lola, a Euclase mare, came from a rearward position to beat the Karen Byrnes prepared  Claudia Lions  ridden Zaazorro $15.

Court Bell $5.50 was another head away third for the combination of Jon O’ Connor and apprentice Jordon Frew.

Trainer Denis O’Leary and Victorian apprentice Nathan Rose were associated with the $2.80 favourite Big Slick who was the one a half length winner of the 1550 metre sevenths race.

From the Mister Frisky mare Boundary West and fathered by the  Canadian bred stallion With Class, Big Slick settled well and ,racing in to fourth position, went on to beat the Gary Searle trained Todd Pannell ridden Stakhanovite $26. Akatak $8 was another half neck away third for Karen Byrnes and Matthew Neilson.

Land Rezoned For New Murray Bridge Track

Friday, 25 June 2010 07:27

Murray Bridge is a step closer to getting a state-of-the-art equine and residential facility.

It comes after the South Australian Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Paul Hollway, rezoned 850 hectares of land at Murray Bridge for a new racecourse and housing.

The proposed site is located in Gifford Hill, just south of the South Eastern Freeway (M1) linking Adelaide and Melbourne.

"Not only will this rezoning support upgraded race facilities but also just as importantly the complementary housing development will also accommodate anticipated growth in Murray Bridge's population," Mr. Holloway told the ABC.

Murray Bridge is predicted to have a population growth of around 13,000 people in the next 30 years with 3,500 homes – covering 350 hectares - to be built.

Murray Bridge Racing Club and Thoroughbred Racing SA (TRSA) signed a joint venture agreement with Adelaide-based land development company Burke Urban in January.

The planned equine precinct will feature:

• New and fully-resourced race and training tracks
• Multipurpose function and spectator facilities
• A specialised estate for trainers and their horses
• 50 hectares of training facilities

The equine project, estimated to be costing $35 million, is expected to be funded directly through the creation of the homes.

Additionally, the current Murray Bridge racetrack will continue to be used until the new track is available for racing. Racing at the new track proposed to start within the next two years. At that time, the current course will then also be redeveloped.

Murray Bridge Track Features

• A new outer turf track with a circumference of 2160 metres, 30 metres in width and 450 metres home straight.
  
• A new inner track with a circumference of 1996 metres, 20 metres in width.
• A new sand training track with a circumference of approximately a mile.

Picture: Greg Irvine

Wednesday's Murray Bridge Races Report

Thursday, 01 July 2010 14:00

Jockey Justin Potter turned in a stellar performance in the saddle when he rode a double at Murray Bridge on Wednesday.

Potter’s first winner came from the stable of Kevin and Heather Frew when their charge Meadows Dan $8 was the three length winner of the second race which was contested 1600 metres.

From the Keepers mare Keepara Princess and sired by Akhadan Meadows Dan came from well back early but made up ground in the straight and went on to record the win over the $3 favourite Sister Swank for the training combination of Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas and rider Clare Lindop.

Jooli Lad $7 was another nose away third taking out the minor placing for David Hayes and Paul Gatt.

The head win of Lord Of The Castle $6 gave Justin Potter his second success in the sixth race which was run over 1200 metres.

Prepared by Brain Mueller Lord Of The Castle was well back early and with Potter steering an outside course in the straight the Nickelmine sired five year old gelding, out of the College Chapel matron Castlemartin, Lord Of The Castle beat the $101 returned Reignsgold for horse carer Mick Whittle and jockey Jeffrey Maund giving the southern track of Strathalbyn the quinella.

Smiling Hussy $9 was a farther long head away third for Leon Macdonald, Andrew Gluyas and apprentice Brodie Petherick.

The nose victory of the all-the-way leader Nonna Bettina saw the three year old filly’s trainer Jim Smith and jockey Matthew Neilson in the winner’s enclosure after the running of the opening event of 1200 metres.

Sired by the Australian bred Face Value from the Mookta matron Straight By, Nonna Bettina $3.40 beat the Sharon Hayes cared for Simon Price mount Leigh Aaron $20. The $2.50 public elect Noble Charger was another two lengths away third for David Jolly and Justin Potter.

Coming with a strong run on the centre of the course Silent Mode $4-20 gave local trainer/mentor Paul Seater and rider Clare Lindop a two and a quarter length win in race number three which was run over 1000 metres.

Being sired by the American bred entire El Moxie and mothered by the Zabeel mare Soundless, Silent Mode recorded the win over the $3.30 favourite Regalina for mentor Karen Byrnes and jockey Matthew Neilson.

Starting at $4-80 Bob’s Shout was a farther one and a quarter lengths away third for Roslyn Day and Adrian Patterson.

Provincial trainer Fred Meuring and apprentice Claudia Lions shared in the one and a quarter length win of the $6 chance Mean Jean in race four which was run over 1200 metres.

From the St. Covet sired mare Mean Green and fathered by the United States bred Bellotto, Mean Jean came from a midfield position and beat the Simon Price mount, the Simon Casey mentored Uma Wave $3.40.

The combination of Stuart Dodd and apprentice Jordon Frew were associated with Grand Title $26 who was a farther three quarters of a length away third.

Apprentice Kate Dyson registered full points in the third heat of the apprentice series when she guided the Simon Bates prepared Mytika $5 who came with a strong run over the concluding stages to score a half neck win in race five which was contested over 2200 metres.

Sired by Belvic from the Rory’s Jester mare Live Comedy, Mytika beat the Scott Westover mount, the Graham Fryer charge Miyako Princess $7.

The Brodie Petheric ridden Blue Simone $5.50 was another half neck away third Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas.

Fluctuating from $6 to $7 Ziadie gave his Strathalbyn based trainer Barry Dunn and jockey Paul Gatt a three quarters of a length win in the seventh race which was run over 1000 metres.

From the Kingston Jamaica matron Miss Burton and fathered by Regal Shot, Ziadie came from well back and beat the Karen Letts- Maund cared for Brodie Petherick ridden My Uncle Vinny $31.

Starting at $26 Brimarm was another one and a quarter lengths away third for Jenny Gow-Wytie and apprentice Lauren Stojakivic.

In the drama packed final event of 1400 metres the judge called a dead heat between the Stuart Padman trained Ben Claridge ridden Shimano Miss the $3.40 favourite, and the Peter Moody cared for Lauren Stojakovic ridden Premixa $21.

A double protest, which held up correct weight for one and a quarter hours, was subsequently dismissed.

Shimano Miss is a daughter of the United States bred Daggers Drawn and is out Bellwater mare Shimming while Priemika is out of the Imperial Princes Apple Tree Queen who was fathered by the American Beautiful Crown.

Bold Fury $41 was a farther three quarters of a lengths away third for Rex Morda and Broodie Pretherick.

Stewards Crack The Whip At Balaklava

Friday, 25 June 2010 04:36

Four jockeys have been suspended following Wednesday’s meeting at Balaklava with three of the riders suspended over breaches of the whip rules.

Tilly Neve, Scott Westover and Damien Robinson were out outed for excessive whip use while senior jockey Adrian Patterson was suspended for careless riding.

Neve and Westover both transgressed in the $10,000 Emoyeni Wines 0-68 Handicap (1615m), a race for apprentice riders only.

Neve, who partnered Manganese to victory, used her whip in a forehand manner in consecutive strides prior to the 100 metre mark on four occasions. Consequently, she had also used the whip in a forehand manner more than five times prior to the final 100 metres.

She pleaded guilty to both charges and was suspended for two and four meetings respectively with both penalties to be served concurrently.

Neve will be free to ride at Morphettville Parks on July 7 and her suspension was the only blemish as she rode three winners from the eight-race card.

Westover, who rode Hellacious, pleaded guilty to using his whip in a forehand manner in excess of five times prior to the 100 metres.

He was suspended for two meetings with his ban commencing after next Thursday’s meeting at Port Augusta. He’ll be free to ride at Morphettville Parks on July 10.

Robinson was suspended in the $10,000 Shane Allen Plumbing 3yo SC Handicap (1315m) for his ride aboard Notonmatchday for the same rule breach as Westover earlier in the day. He also received a two meeting ban after also pleading guilty to the charge.

Robinson will commence his suspension following Saturday’s meeting at Morphettville and will return for next Saturday’s Morphettville Parks meeting.

Patterson was outed for his ride aboard Little Fireball in the opening event. He allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Bargain Buy (Ben Claridge) shortly after the start.

Patterson pleaded guilty to the careless riding charge and will be sidelined following this Wednesday’s Murray Bridge meeting and will return for a Morphettville Parks meeting on July 10.

Yoshi Raaza Put Down

Thursday, 01 July 2010 04:36

The fickle nature of competitive thoroughbred racing doesn’t need to be explained to the connections of ill-fated galloper Yoshi Razza.

The black seven-year-old gelding by Japanese sire Tayasu Tsuyoshi, had to put down following Wednesday’s $10,000 Carlton Draught / Sabois Maiden Plate (1600m) at Murray Bridge.

Jockey Tamara Zanker told stewards following the event that she believed Yoshi Raaza was sore in the near hind leg.

However the club’s veterinary surgeon reported an injury to the near side of the gelding’s pelvis with first aid administered shortly after.

After believing he could feel broken bones on the pelvis of the horse, there was little option left to the vet but to humanly euthanise Yoshi Raaza.

In over five years of racing, Yoshi Raaza failed to win a race. That was until late May when Yoshi Raaza won a steeplechase at Casterton that was later declared a no-race as the race was marred by the death of Prince Vitality.

But Yoshi Razza was not to be denied victory for any longer, winning at his next start at the same venue on June 20 in the $15,000 Pot A Round Garden Centre Maiden Steeplechase (3800m).

To view the historical form of Yoshi Raaza, click here.

Picture: Jenny Barnes

Wednesday's Balaklava Races Report

Friday, 25 June 2010 02:41

Apprentice Tillie Neve excelled at Balaklava on Wednesday when she landed a treble. Two of her winners came from her master Ken Sweeney’s stable.

Neve began her assault on the meeting when the Sweeney trained and part owned Manganese $4 was the length winner of 1615 metre fifth event. 

From the Vettori mare Vetorisc and sired by the imported Fasliyev, Manganese settled second and came with a strong outside run in the concluding stages to beat the Roslyn Day mentored apprentice Libby Hopwood ridden Rose Of Barabba, the $2.60 favourite.

Lauren Stojakovic completed a clean sweep for the girls in the apprentice riders only event when she was a father length away third on Windswept Road $81 for Kym Buick.

A winning margin of a short head on the part of Call To Mind $9, who is also part owned by Sweeney, brought up a training double for him and gave Neve the second leg of her treble in race six which was run over 1415  metres.

A seven year old mare sired by the Irish bred Centre Stalls from the Snippets mare Recollection, Call To Mind was well placed and beat the Phillip Stokes cared for Ben Claridge mount Zaraya Rose $5. Spirit of Capri $6.50 was a head away third in a thrilling finish for Bill Peake and Adrian Patterson.

Tillie Neve completed a good day when she brought up her treble on the $4 chance Ring Me Not who gave trainer Stuart Padman a long head victory in the 1315 metre final event.

A result of the mating of Bellotto with the Belvic sired mare Belle’s Spirit, Ring Me Not came with a withering run in the final stages to beat Notonmatchday $5 for mentor Ray Moore and jockey Damien Robinson. Mindovski $5 was a farther half neck away third for David Hayes and Paul Gatt.

Jockey Simon Spice brought up the first of a race to race double when the Mick Huxtable trained Smoke ’em Billy, the $1.80 public elect, went one better on his previous Balaklava start to be the one and a quarter length winner of the opening event of 1315 metres.

Leading all the way the Akhadan sired two year old from Make Mine Ruby, a Rubiton mare, Smoke ’Em Billy beat the Daryl Reynolds trained Adrian Patterson guided Little Fireball $9.  Fashion Wah Wah $8 was a farther three lengths away third for the combination of Leon Macdonald, Andrew Gluyas and Clare Lindop.

Having her first start for the Barry Dunn stable after being  transferred from the Greg Eurell yard Our Court Victory $3.50 was the near all the winner of the 1057 metre second race and brought up a double for Simon Price.

From the Nayrizi sired matron Victory Shouts and sired by Jetball, Our Court Victory beat Special Leader $9 for trainer Kym Buick and apprentice Jordon Frew.  Highness $5 was a long neck away third for John Macmillan and Tamara Zanker.

Mentor David Hayes and jockey Paul Gatt joined forces in the length victory of McFlurry $3.50 in the 1215 metre third event.

From a Groom Dancer mare Flurry and father by Redoute’s Choice McFlurry came from a mid field position and beat Lindera $5 for the combination of trainer Jim Smith and rider Simon Price. Diamondinthesky $4.60 was a neck away filling the minor placing for Jim Smith and apprentice Claudia Lions.

Making his SA debut the Phillip Stokes trained Ben Claridge mount Dubai Storm, the $5 equal favourite with the fifth placegetter Blanche Port and the unplaced Allegrini, was the three and a quarter length winner of the fourth race which was run over 1415 metres.

Formerly under the care of Caulfield based Peter Moody the Red Ransom sired Dubai Storm, from Eajaab a Tragic Role mare, travelled well in third place before going on to beat Poetess $6 for mentor David Hayes and jockey Todd Pannell.

A farther two lengths away third was Saintly Spirit $8 for Roslyn Day and Adrian Patterson.

Starting at the odds of $4.80 the Simon Casey trained apprentice Krystal Bishop guided Valoroso was the long neck winner of the seventh event which was contested over 1215 metres.

From the Salleri mare Susan and fathered by More Than Ready, Valoroso came from fourth to beat Miss Mahlena $5.50 for mentor Roslyn Day and rider Adrian Patterson.  Another neck away third the $16 chance Copper Arch for Dion Koch and apprentice Scott Westover.