Teerex Bound for Moe Cup After Sizzling Win
- Wednesday, 25 September 2002 00:00
Impressive five length winner of the 2050 metre Open Handicap, Teerex appears headed for the Cup.
Trainer, David Noonan said he expected Teerex to run well, but the ease and margin of his win came as a surprise.
"The Moe Cup has been a long range plan for this horse and were still heading along those lines. He did it well today and that is where we would like to head with him," Noonan said.
The Bicentenary gelding has now had four wins and five placings from just 15 starts.
Moe chief executive, Brendan Blackshaw was also pleased to hear from Terry Henderson (part owner of runner-up, Old Tawny and Bairnsdale Cup winner Chiming Door) that although Old Tawny is headed for the Benalla Cup (October 6), Chiming Door was a likely starter at Moe.
MAKE A BID BREAKS THROUGH
Moe trainer, Gerry Sneyders provided the local win with Make a Bid, which was rewarded for some recent consistency. Prior to Tuesdays win the horse had finished second at his home track and then third at Geelong.
Favorite Boy Canny Go, also trained at Moe, set a hectic pace which suited Make a Bid, who ran on well from back in the field.
The horse has been very competitive in his three recent runs and more wins could be in store.
ONE ELLE OF A GOOD WIN
Racing was also staged at Sale on Friday and the feature event was
won by the talented Mystic Elle, from the Tony Vasil stable. Part owner Danny Watson looks
to have made another wise ownership investment.
Vasil stable foreman, Brian Balwin, said after the race at Sale that Danny is also a part owner of trotting superstar Safe and Sound.
From the first crop of Encosta de Lago, Mystic Elle took her record to five wins from 13 starts and over $100,000 in stakes and there looks to be plenty more in store.
Ridden by Luke Currie, the mare settled off the pace and ran home well in the straight.
Brian said "two starts ago she won in the city and then last start she was four wide the entire race. We expect her to go back to the city now".
DOUG'S GALLOPER RULES AT SALE
Doug Harrison looked to have unveiled a handy galloper at Sale on Friday in No More Rules, but the trainer explained the horses entry into the world came at a big cost.
"His mother (Ruling Card) died when foaling him, so he is the last of her six to race and all have won. She never raced herself but was one of our best stud mares," he said.
Doug said No More Rules had trialed reasonably and was expected to run well.
RED PRINCE IMPRESSES
Locally trained Red Prince improved on his impressive record at Sales with a strong win in the final event.
The four year-old gelding, prepared by Frank Doderico has now had six starts at Sale for two wins and two seconds.
Part owner, George Doderico, said "we thought he was a bit unlucky last start and went a bit too early. He was ridden a bit quieter today (by Luke Currie) and that proved the difference".
Part owner of Rich Finale, Rob Andrews, was thrilled when his long shot of the field won the 1100 metres fillies and mares.
"She never got a crack at them last start and when we drew barrier one today we thought she was a great chance."
He said despite the odds the win was no surprise. "A lot of people only look at the past few starts, but she has run second in a class four and was down to a class one today".
"Ive only had her eight months. She bowed a tendon and I bought her and have given her plenty of time," said Andrews who added Roger Booth rode the horse perfectly.
GRAND DAY'S RACING AT BAIRNSDALE
Racing this Saturday is at Bairnsdale for the grand final day meeting with the feature being the Orbost Snowy River Cup.
The footy will be live on the big screen with the 3AW commentary to accompany the live broadcast.
Racing gets underway early so patrons can sit back and watch the second half of the game uninterrupted.
Media Release - Tim Bull
