Loaded Owners Inspires Derwent Team

Monday, 30 March 2009 00:00

The Jason Clifford trained Loaded Owners burst onto the Tasmanian Racing scene yesterday with one of the most impressive debuts in recent memory.

Ridden by premier jockey Brendan McCoull Loaded Owners scored a 5.5 length win in the 1100m Tile Centre Maiden.

The win also opened the account for the Derwent Racing Team of which Loaded Owners is one of the up and coming stars.

"I'm thrilled to be a part of this exciting venture and hope that members enjoyed the victory today", said Clifford, who along with Gary White, trains 15 horses which Derwent Racing Team Members can be a part of for just $99 a year. 

"I couldn't have been happier with the way he relaxed when taken on early and then quickened on the home turn to put a space in them", a thrilled Clifford said after the race.

Under soft riding from McCoull, Loaded Owners kicked clear of his rivals upon straightening and was never threatened.

"When he got about 3 lengths in front of them he pricked his ears and switched off”, McCoull said.

“So I shook him up again and he responded well and found the line like a good horse".

Loaded Owners will head towards the 1100m Open Three Year Old on the 19th of April at Tattersalls Park Hobart.

"He hasn't taken his head out of the feed bin since he got home, but I will swim him this morning and if he pulls up well we will push ahead to the 19th and perhaps another run this prep before he goes for a spell", concluded Clifford who is keen to take his time with the classy three year old gelding. 

For more information on joining the Derwent Racing Team visit www.derwentracing.com.au