RACING SUMMARY 22nd September 2008
It was back to TAB racing at the “Pinebowl” last Monday in the twilight zone with a strong 10 race card on a warm spring afternoon.
The track was in great shape and racing was highlighted by the final of Wollongong GBOTA trophy over 520 metres and the Bechini and Associates 722m distance trophy.
The Wollongong GBOTA final was very strong and the winner was Trendy Habit (6/4) for Geoff Cook and she began very quick to lead all the way in a fast 30.12 in the blustery conditions. She beat He’s A Sunlit (4/1) and Splash Magoo (10/1) by 3 ¾ lengths who both put in good efforts but found the winner too good. Trendy Habit and Geoff will be back over the next few weeks for the $15,000 Spring Puppy Classic.
The Bechini and Associates Novice distance trophy was won in good style by Osti’s Exposure (3/1) for Lyn White of Ardlethan in 43.61. The race was a good keen affair with Hush Puppy leading Call Me Sue, Osti’s Exposure and Matthew’s Ave moving up. In a solid finishing effort Osti’s Exposure and Call Me Sue drove to the line with Osti’s Exposure doing too well for a solid win.
The training honours went to local trainer Karen Midson who landed a winning double courtesy of the flying Feliciter (2/1) and Ezy Strike (7/1) who both led all the way in their races. Feliciter continued her good form with slick all the way 21.13 win making it 4 wins from her past 5 starts. Ezy Strike on the other hand returned to form with a better start and once in front proved too hard to catch.
The other winners on the day were Spoil Me (6/4) for Tracey Bryant in the time of 30.77, Inca Mountain (5/4) for Rose Birrell in 21.33, Miss Adonna (7/1) for Ewen Cameron in 30.64, Dana Lou Lou (1/6) for Neville Brown in 37.20,Sightability (4/5) for Mark Frost in 30.94 and Cawbourne Spur (5/2) for Dwayne Pearson in a smart 21.04 landing some nice bets in a hollow win.
That concluded a big days racing but don’t forget we race again next Monday Twilight with TAB racing and a strong meeting assured.
Glenn Midson.