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Playground future on the agenda COUNCIL is looking for input to shape the future of local playground projects. Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer said “we know that families have different expectations about play areas than they did a decade ago. Many prefer nature-based and adventurous play and inclusivity is also a major consideration when creating new playgrounds. That is why we’re updating our play strategy and would love your input.” “Play is an integral part of a child’s development and the way they learn about the world they live in. We want to provide the best possible spaces for them to do that,” she said. Frankston Council’s play strategy survey runs until 19 August. Visit oursay.org/frankston-city-council/ frankstonplaystrategy to take the survey. THE playground at Paras Reserve, Carrum Downs. Picture: Supplied
Local homelessness a ‘crisis’ Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE construction of more social housing is the key to addressing the “crisis” of local homelessness, Dunkley MP Peta Murphy says. Data released last week by Homelessness Australia and housing campaign Everybody’s Home revealed that around 600 people from the
Dunkley area are currently homeless. Ms Murphy said that “our community has a significant problem with homelessness, and the Morrison government needs to do more to address this crisis.” “The solution to homelessness is a no brainer. For months Labor has been calling on the Morrison government to fund the construction of more social housing. This would help put a roof over the head of Australians who des-
perately need it,” she said. “The COVID-19 crisis has made it even clearer just how important safe and affordable housing is. In the last few months, more than 7,000 people sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough have been provided with a bed in one of the many empty motel and hotel rooms. The National Cabinet needs to make sure that the homeless Australians we helped at the height of the pandemic are not thrown back on
the street in the next few months”. The figures released last week read that the Dunkley electorate had a social housing shortfall of around 3,000. At their last meeting, Frankston councillors signalled their intention to advocate for more say in the regulation of the private rooming house market. They agreed to write to the Premier and state MPs appealing for legislation changes to “empower local gov-
ernment”. Their proposed changes included mandating that private building surveyors notify council and neighbours of a property whose owner has plans for a rooming house development, and making private building surveyors advise council and neighbours of an approval to build prior to works commencing or issuing of an occupancy permit (“Council wants more say on rooming houses”, The Times, 3/8/20).
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A NOTE ABOUT CORONAVIRUS For many, the next five weeks will be some of the most challenging of our lives. Thank you to everyone who has sacrificed and followed the rules. It is very tough to face these new restrictions, but I know our community will do it with the resilience and a compassion that we have shown during every challenge 2020 has brought us. As your Federal Member of Parliament, I want to make sure you have all the information you need to get through this. Last week the Premier made a number of announcements regarding how Victorians will live and work during Stage 4 Restrictions. The most recent coronavirus advice and restrictions can be found at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. Advice on permitted work can be obtained from Business Victoria on 13 22 15. Financial assistance is available to eligible individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic. For more details visit www.servicesaustralia.gov.au, www.treasury.gov.au, www.ato.gov.au and www.business.vic.gov.au. No one should go through this crisis alone. Support is also available from Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 and 1800RESPECT. If you suspect you may have coronavirus (COVID-19) call the Victorian Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398. Please do not forget that as your local Federal Member of Parliament I am here to help you and your family. You can contact me on Peta.Murphy.MP@aph.gov.au or call 9781 2333. Stay safe
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Maskless woman allegedly assaults police officer Dog park project
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A WOMAN allegedly assaulted a police officer outside Bayside Shopping Centre last week after being asked to put on a mask. The maskless woman was confronted by police and asked to wear a face covering before a physical altercation occurred. The woman allegedly smashed the head of the 26-year-old policewoman into the concrete and pulled out clumps of her hair. The alleged offender, a 38-year-old, was taken to the nearby police station and charged. She was bailed out. The alleged incident took place on the evening of 3 August. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton shared the story the next day. “That behaviour is just totally unacceptable. That’s someone who thinks they’re above the law,” Mr Patton said. “They’re not wearing a mask. They’re approached and asked the reason why not and then to react like that is just completely over the top. It’s this type of irresponsible behaviour that we’re going to address. “It shows how things can escalate from non-adherence. The message is clear from me and it’s simple. We want you to stay at home. We expect you to adhere to the Chief Health Officer guidelines. If you don’t, we will enforce those. We will issue infringements. We will arrest you. We will detain you where we have to.” Brodie Cowburn
LANGWARRIN will soon be home to a new fenced dog park. The park will be at 95 Southgateway, Langwarrin. The project has been coordinated by the Langwarrin Community Centre Nearly $17,000 in funding through the Dunkley Stronger Communities Program will help the park come to life. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “we really love our dogs. And at a time when getting out to exercise with our pets has never been so important, a secure off leash dog park is the perfect location.” “This is great news for our local community and our four legged friends. Congratulations to the Langwarrin Community Centre and the local community on this terrific result,” she said. “For some time Langwarrin locals have been asking for a dedicated, secure off leash dog park, I’m very proud to be supporting them, and their good doggies, with this funding”. SAM Neeman from the Langwarrin Community Centre with Dunkley MP Peta Murphy at the future site of a fenced dog park. Picture: Supplied
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A FRANKSTON man has been charged in relation to the fatal crash which killed four police officers on the Eastern Freeway earlier this year. Victoria Police officers Lynnette Taylor, Kevin King, Glen Humphris, and Josh Prestney died after the incident on 22 April. They had pulled over a Porsche driver on the freeway, and were killed after being struck by a truck. At around 9.20am on 1 August, police arrested a man in Lyndhurst and charged him with four counts of manslaughter. The arrest followed a three month long investigation led by the Road Policing Operations and Investigation Division.
TWO people have been arrested after allegedly holding a woman at knifepoint during a breakin in Cranbourne North. The alleged offenders broke into a home on Malmsbury Road at around 10.10am, 6 August. A 37-year-old woman was home with her two children at the time. The woman was allegedly held at knifepoint by one of the offenders. During the incident, a black Holden Commodore wagon was stolen. The vehicle was later spotted travelling on the Monash Freeway, where it crashed into an unmarked police car. The car continued on Clyde Road and stopped at an intersection, before the two alleged offenders then fled on
foot. One man, an 18-year-old from Doveton, was caught by the police canine. The other, a 17-year-old boy, was caught by police with the use of a taser.
Restaurant damage POLICE are looking for a man who allegedly damaged a Langwarrin fast food restaurant in June. The man allegedly damaged the glass doors to the Cranbourne-Frankston road restaurant using a traffic cone. An image (below) has been released by police in the hope that someone may recognise the man. Anyone who does is urged to contact Carrum Downs Police on 8770 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A MAN wanted in relation to criminal damage at a fast food restaurant. Picture: Supplied
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THE new completed area at Carrum Station on the Frankston line. Picture: Supplied
Station precinct get finishing touches WORKS on the village green at the newly opened Carrum Station have been completed. The station opened for passengers in February this year, but works have continued. All facilities at the station are now open, including the main station entrance on McLeod Road and an all day commuter car park. “Station facilities now open include a climatecontrolled waiting room at ground level, accessible toilets, bicycle storage, station office and protective services officer facilities,” a Level Crossing Removal Project media release read. “We will now start work to remove the temporary buildings, complete landscaping and install seating for the new station garden at the southern station entrance near Walkers Road. “The first of Carrum’s new community open spaces have also opened, including the new village green across from the main station entrance
and Carrum’s new half-basketball court. A 2.5 metre chain fence has been built on the northern and eastern sides of the basketball court to keep balls off Station Street and the southern commuter car park. In the coming months we will install lighting at the court, with lighting directed inwards to minimise light spill to neighbouring properties.” Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “this has been more than four years in the making. From those early days of community consultations back in 2016, the workshops, the design process, the many community, trader and stakeholder liaison group meetings, discussions with architects, urban planners, landscape designers, traffic experts, engineers, project managers, artists, historians, and the wonderful community.” “Thank you to the Level Crossing Removal Project and all the many workers who are rightly proud of this incredible transformation,” she said.
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LETTERS Unions good and bad James McLoughlin is correct in the need for unions (“Unions the answers” Letters 28/7/20). However, the unions themselves have much to answer for. I was in a union for 30 years and it did nothing for me when I was sacked for refusing to drive a semi-trailer with no trailer brakes. I was also threatened with being blackballed if I didn’t pay 12 months’ dues in advance after I changed jobs and joined another union. That was two lots of dues in one year I was made to pay. Soon after that union fell into turmoil as the committee members became like the politicians and personal interests led to much infighting which resulted in negative media publicity. Having said this, I would point out that wages have remained static over an unreasonable period and finding job security in, as James stated, the most casualised workforce in the world today is next to impossible. Now retired, some years ago I found joy when I joined a good union. No industrial action was taken without going to a members’ democratic vote. When new management took over and tried to cut our wages and conditions the union held us in good stead when we challenged management to accept similar cuts, which of course they wouldn’t. Look how hard the police and ambulance unions had to fight for insulting pittance wage increases while the politicians in rare bipartisan agreement gain instant outrageous salary increases at the same time. Good unions are needed now as never before. Aussie (Austin) Sadler, Mornington.
Defending Daniel Private aged care is Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s domain, not [Victorian Premier Daniel] Andrews. The name Aspen medical services has popped up lately, the same nursing service that the Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian had in Newmarch House where 19 elderly died from the coronavirus. This was the same company that had also been
assisting on the [cruise ship] Ruby Princess and due to incorrect biohazard routine, allegedly delivered the coronavirus to Newmarch House. Aspen Medical is now working in private aged care centres in Victoria and they are employed by the Morrison government. There are 769 aged residents infected in aged care centres, but only five in public-run ones. Private aged care is the responsibility of Health Minister Greg Hunt. Biosecurity, that’s the prevention and spread of harmful organisms, is the Morrison government’s responsibility. Andrews was pilloried over the breaches of security at the hotels and unlike a typical LNP politician, he has done a mea culpa. Dan Andrews employed the same companies as the federal government does. The companies hired inexperienced workers with limited training for which Andrews can’t be blamed. Then there’s the senior Australian Border Force officer who allowed 2700 people off the Ruby Princess believing they had tested negative for COVID-19 when they had tested negative for the flu. I found these facts in the Bulletin, but couldn’t find them anywhere in the other media. John Cain, McCrae
Defending Scott What an astonishing letter from John Cain (“Knives Drawn” Letters 4/8/20). I am surprised The News would publish such a biased view of the current situation about our leadership. Prime Minister Scott Morrison certainly does have a team of staff working tirelessly on COVID-19 and a few other matters such as Services Australia (Centrelink), treasury, foreign affairs and defence. Are we to believe poor [Victorian Premier] Dan Andrews is handling everything on his own? That’s not possible because then he would have no one else to blame when the full truth of his mismanagement is finally revealed. The snide insults directed at Mr Morrison are hardly worthy. Yes, he enjoys his football, which is still being played in NSW and Queensland, unlike Victoria. And don’t be fooled by a long lens which makes everyone appear to be
very close together. The final insult thrown at his “happy clapper group” is a sad reflection on your correspondent. Would Mr Cain dare insult [Treasurer] Josh Frydenberg (Jewish) or Ed Husic (Muslim) in similar fashion? I think not. Jack Wheeler, Mornington
Defending John I do not need to defend John Cain as I’m sure he can defend himself (“On the record” Letters 4/11/20). But for Roger Cleary to criticise [Victorian Premier] Daniel Andrews when foul-mouthed [Liberal MP for Kew] Tim Smith makes such disgusting remarks that even his LCP mates cringe… Vic Langsam, Frankston
Only in Victoria While the Letters pages have been inundated with criticism (and a lone voice of praise) of the Premier Daniel Andrews, a lot, including the praise, have been short of actual facts. Here are a few reasons Victoria differed from other states: 1) Only in Victoria did we have a group of eight senior ministers, including the Premier, but not the Chief Health Officer or police commissioner (who only submitted daily reports) making final decisions 2) Only in Victoria could returned travellers in hotel quarantine refuse to be tested and then leave after the 14 days. 3) Only in Victoria did the Premier stand up in Parliament and say “Canberra doesn’t run Victoria, I do” and proceed to make policy against the recommendations of the advising cabinet. 4) Only in Victoria has the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee found that the Health Records Act was used to hinder efforts to contract trace the origins of the Cedar Meats cluster that reached 111. 5) Only in Victoria did someone from the Department of Jobs and Infrastructure decide it would be a good idea to employ out of work hotel bouncers for hotel security. 6) Only in Victoria did health authorities stop using the Covid Safe App for about two weeks
because they were “so pressured”. 7) Only in Victoria could health staff and army personnel door knock 3000 homes of people who were supposed to isolate and find 800 not at home, which meant until the declaration of a state of disaster people with the virus were free to leave their homes for exercise. 8) How telling that it was our Health Minister, who went against direct advice and attended Parliament on 4 August along with a few other Upper House members and refused to answer questions. Michael G Free, Mount Martha
Oppose government I once knew a wise old man named Stan. He was called “Mr Somerville” by many locals. Born during World War I, he fought against the Nazis in World War II, survived the prisoner-of-war camp, lived through tough post-war times working in different European countries and finally migrated to Australia in 1950. He built a new life with his family from scratch under difficult circumstances and he truly loved his adopted country. Just occasionally he would say to me “Australians are like children”, and I never quite understood what he meant by that. Until now. I wonder when Australians will grow up to take their lives and livelihoods into their own hands again and challenge their biggest child, the incompetent, helpless and fear mongering Victorian government? When the restrictions of civil liberties are completely out of proportion to the desired outcome - managing the threat of COVID-19 - it is time to stand up. I am sure Stan would agree with me. Silke Steenblock, Somerville
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Miss Gregory and Mrs Ward take aeroplane flights Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON Thursday Morris Bros’ aeroplane made a fight from Mordialloc to Frankston, and the landing and the taking-off were splendid. Amongst the passengers who made the flight at Frankston were Mrs Ward and Miss Dolly Gregory, who thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Morris Bros hope to visit Frankston again shortly to make passenger flights. The date will be advertised in “The Standard” in due course. Messrs Fitzgerald and Sheridan also made a flight. *** ON August 17th, after touring Gippsland, a Peace Loan aeroplane, piloted by Captain Matheson, will arrive at Frankston. Captain Matheson earned “his wings” on the battle fronts of France and Palestine, and the machine he is using is a 130 h.p. Clerget Avro, which travels at a rate of 75 miles per hour. He will leave Lang Lang on August 17th for Somerville, where he will land at 12.15. At two o’clock he will arrive at Mornington, and lands at Frankston at 3 o’clock, leaving for Cranbourne 30 minutes later. The arrival of the aeroplane will be the occasion of a special effort by local committees to secure the district’s quota. *** ACCORDING to “The Argus”, the Venereal Diseases Committee is at present urging the State Ministry to accept an offer by the Commonwealth
Government for the transfer of the Langwarrin Camp which, it is suggested, should be used as an isolation clinic. The area at Langwarrin comprises 550 acres, and the purchase price is about £7,000, while it is estimated that 50 beds, could be maintained at an annual expenditure of £3,000. *** THE Trustees Executors and Agency Company Limited of No. 412 Collins Street, Melbourne, is applying for Letters of Administration of the estate of Thomas Male the elder, late of Yuilles Road, Mornington, retired farmer, who, died on the 20th May last. The estate which is valued for duty purposes at £2821 consists of realty £392 personalty £2429 and is divisible amongst the Widow and children. *** MISS Mackay expects to leave Frankston to take charge of the Mornington post office on Tuesday next. During her residence here Miss Mackay proved a zealous worker on behalf of the Presbyterian Church, and her departure will be a great loss to the church. The members intend entertaining Miss Mackay at a social in the hall on Monday evening next, when the general public are also invited to attend. *** BY advertisement in another column a public meeting is convened for Wednesday night next in the Mount Eliza State School, to consider the question of erecting a public hall in the district. ***
MR Bolger, father of the well-known Frankston footballer, Mr. G. Bolger, died at Cheltenham on Monday last. He at one time resided at Frankston, and deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. *** OWING to pressure on advertising space we are compelled to hold over a quantity of interesting reading matter including correspondence, reports of local functions and an interesting contribution from our Tyabb contributor. *** A PUBLIC meeting to discuss the formation of a company to establish cool stores at Frankston is advertised to be held at Brody and Mason’s office on Wednesday afternoon next at 3.30. *** THE fortnightly euchre party and dance, in connection with the Frankston Brass Band, takes place next Thursday. *** PROTESTANT Federation. Frankston Branch. There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the above association, held in the local Mechanics’ Hall on 22nd July, 1920. Mr Hartland was voted to the chair. The secretary read an apology from the President of the Branch (Mr Jas Grice) who was unable to be present through illness. The minutes of last annual meeting were read and confirmed on the motion of Mr Nicholson, seconded by Mr Johnson. After the correspondence had been received, the secretary’s report and balance sheet was read and adopted,
on the notion of Mr Nicholson, seconded by Miss McComb. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Jos McComb, seconded by Mr. Twining, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the President on his recent illness and congratulations on his recovery. Mr. H. McComb moved and Mrs Randell seconded, that a letter be forwarded the Executive stating that this meeting upholds the Ministry in the deporting of Father Jerger. Carried. *** TRELOAR will umpire the DromanaSomerville match at Dromana next Saturday. Nugent takes the game at Hastings. *** THE Peace Loan quotas are: Shire of Flinders, £20,000; Shire of Frankston and Hastings, £18,006; Shire of Mornington, £9,000. *** FOR Chronic Chest Complaints Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. *** THE State Treasurer, Mr. McPherson, proposes to visit Tyabb, Somerville and Hastings next week for the purpose of inspecting the cool stores of the co-operative fruit growing companies. As the growers have subscribed the conditional £1000 the Government proposes to erect similar stores at Red Hill. *** THE Family of the late Mrs. W. Firth, of Orkney Farm, Somerville, desire to thank their many friends for cards, letters, telegrams, and floral tributes received during their recent sad
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*** HEARD on the Train Progress! Progress everywhere! Shop rents in Frankston are on the rise! A vacant house advertised in the “Standard” on Friday, last attracted no less than 18 enquirers before evening the following day. Summer is in sight! And once more the question of freezing works for Frankston is being discussed. This time it looks as though there will be “something doing.” Anyhow the orchardists will be asked the question shortly. The Frankston Pictures, promoted by the Frankston Brass Band, is the advertised attraction for tomorrow night in the Mechanics’ Hall. A feature of the show will be the screening of incidents at the Frankston-Dromana football match, snapped last Saturday. The Band is endeavoring to be a self-supporting institution, and one commendable feature of the enterprise is that it will keep upwards of £500 in the town, which sum formerly “went abroad.” The council elections do not promise to be wildly exciting, although there is time for development between now and nomination day – the 12th inst. The East Riding contest wherein the Shire President, Cr. D. Hoban, is being opposed by Mr A. J. Alden, will be watched with interest. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 6 August 1920 Frankston Times 11 August 2020
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Stingrays don’t lack Pace SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie PROMOTION within two years and a personal honour thrown in. Adrian Pace dares to dream. The 27-year-old “veteran” of Aspendale Stingrays senior squad thinks both targets are realistic and he’s confident that at least one of them is within striking distance. “I think promotion is definitely on the cards,” Pace said. “The squad is pretty strong. A lot of the boys came up from the under-18s who won their league and they will only get better after the experience they got last year playing their first senior games. “I think I’m the oldest one there. Our average age is probably around 20, 21 and we’re a pretty exciting team to watch. “We might cop a few goals but we outscore a lot of teams. “I think we won 5-4 in one of our games last season.” As for personal honours his trophy cabinet remains empty. No best player award, no players’ player award, nothing. “Something to strive for I suppose.” His playing CV isn’t barren though as it lists eight clubs on a journey which started at Beaumaris in the under-9s. However he stopped playing and only returned to the sport a few years later after successfully trialling for a place in Bentleigh Greens under-14As. But as the teenage Pace discovered junior soccer isn’t immune to club politics. “Right before the season started and after all the try-outs to make the squad the coach actually left and took half the side with him so we didn’t have a very good season.” Pace lasted just two seasons with Greens then moved to Centenary Park to play with Strikers’ under-16s while doubling up in the reserves. His next move was to see him make his senior debut for Frankston Pines against Old Scotch in 2011. Pete Schwellinger, Jamie McMinimee and John Bruce were part of the passing parade of coaches at Monterey Reserve in that era as Pines were trapped in an alarming freefall that saw them plummet from Premier League to Provisional League in successive seasons.
Promotion prospects: Adrian Pace in action for State 5 South outfit Aspendale Stingrays. Picture: John Punshon
That changed dramatically in 2012 with the arrival of Danny Verdun as senior coach and the club clinched promotion that year and returned to State League after finishing second in Provisional 1 South-East. “Danny’s a great man manager,” Pace said. “He really gets you pumped up for the game. “He gets everyone on his side and you really want to play for him.” Although Pace was part of the senior squad in 2013 that consolidated Pines’ State League status the following year he was on the move joining Chelsea along with a couple of his mates for the 2014 season. But that didn’t work out as Chelsea’s off-field problems had a direct impact upon its onfield fortunes. “They were in State 5 and there were a lot of problems within the club back then. “We went through three coaches that year and although we were a lot better after the technical director Rob (Giabardo) took over it was a little too late.” Pace returned to Strikers for the next two seasons under local icon Craig
Matty Morris-Thomas took over.” Within weeks Pace was on the move once more. “Again I kind of fell out of favour a little bit so I went to Baxter mid-year and played under Roy (Kilner).” Although he only made eight appearances for Baxter there was never a dull moment. “I usually played on the left either at left back or left wing but Roy played me up front. “Baxter was good for me and the best part was that we stayed up.” Baxter dragged itself off the deck in the back half of that season and although Football Victoria’s records credit Pace with a solitary goal during his stint up front they are wrong. That goal was scored in a 2-2 draw with Dandenong Warriors, a result that was overturned on appeal. Tuach Ter was playing with Langwarrin’s under-20s that season but turned out for Warriors wearing the number 21 strip and was listed as Thor Kong on the official teamsheet. Members of Langy’s coaching staff were at the match and identified Ter and Langwarrin notified FFV of the
Lewis. “Off the park Lewie was like your mate. “He was similar to Danny in the way he got you pumped up for games. “I enjoyed that 2015 season and given that we introduced a few young guys into the side I thought we did quite well.” When the 2017 season came around Pace was restless. Verdun was in his second season back at Knox and Pace was keen to link up with his former coach. “I did a pre-season under Danny but that didn’t really work out so I went back to Strikers but that didn’t work out either. “I had some injury issues and I fell out of favour so I ended up going to Seaford midway through the season. “They were in a pretty bad spot. They were on the bottom and Paulo (Pinheiro) was coaching. “We didn’t really have the team and I don’t know if Paulo was given the support from the club in terms of coaching staff. “I was there the next season under Paulo as well but eventually he quit and
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By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based racehorse trainer David Brideoake unveiled an exciting threeyear-old filly on the Pakenham synthetic on Tuesday 4 August. Donning the Group One-winning purple and blue checked silks, Jenni’s Rainbow settled quietly at the rear of the field before searching for a run at the top of the straight. She wasn’t able to gain clear running until the 250m mark but once she straightened up, the daughter of More Than Ready steamed home in the fastest last 200m of the day (11.00 seconds) to land a convincing three-length victory. With the Spring just on the horizon, trainer David Brideoake said he’ll still be taking it one step at a time. "We will see where it takes her,” Brideoake said post-race. "She's still a work in progress. She's still green and learning, but it’s all in front of her now.” "You have got to get things started now because in the next couple of months there are some good fillies’ races and hopefully she will stand up for them." Jockey Ethan Brown said he was really happy with how the filly relaxed in the run. "She's a strong filly with a really good brain," Brown said. "From the wide gate we thought there was no point being posted wide in a speed battle, so she relaxed lovely. I thought the pick-up and go to the post was very good. It's a nice animal, nice individual and it's a fantastic way to start a filly's career." Jenni’s Rainbow holds a nomination for the Group One Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield in October.
Guineas bound?: Jenni’s Rainbow wins on debut at Pakenham for David Brideoake. Picture: Supplied
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O'Shannessy's Quality Tours have a high reputation for reliability. Their brochure is very good. The staff are very well trained, and very experienced with the tours. Everything ran on time and I always felt confident with them. They are very professional, nice and friendly, and quick to resolve any issues if they arise. The administration staff were also very good. They were very attentive and took great care of us, we felt great and were very happy.
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