Moe's Female Riding Challenge Nears
- Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00
In recognition of the contribution females have made, and continue to make in the racing industry, the club has again been granted permission by Racing Victoria to run two races restricted to female riders only.
The Wights of Moe Female Riders Challenge was first staged last year and proved extremely popular, attracting considerable support from within the female riding ranks.
Leading Gippsland jockey, Sally Wynne, has given the program the thumbs up saying "Ill definitely be taking part again this year. Unfortunately last year both my horses were scratched, so Im looking forward to it".
Sally said she had ridden at special womens invitation races at Echuca, Warrnambool, Adelaide and even Perth, but Moe was certainly the closest to home.
Undoubtedly the woman to beat is Tenille Gray, who won both the ladies races on last years card and will be back to defend her crown.
Tenille, who has two years remaining of her apprenticeship, said she was also very much looking forward to the day.
"It would be great if I could repeat the performance of last year, but its going to be tough," she said.
The races selected for the ladies are a 1000 metre Class One sprint and a 2050m Class Three staying test. Both events will be claiming races, allowing female apprentice riders to take their full allowances.
A tally of points will also be run on the two events, with a presentation to be made to the leading rider at the end of the day.
Media Release - Tim Bull (Gippsland Racing)
