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■ Gippsland racing on Kings Birthday weekend commenced the week Monday June 12 with Warragul holding a neat compact meeting featuring the $10,000 Ken Miller Memorial / VHRC Pace over 1790 metres – the victor being 6Y0 Courage Under Fire-Diamondadywallorel gelding Diegos Diamond much to the delight of owner/breeder Cheryl Quinlan.

Trained and driven by daughter Jodi at Parwan, Diamond Dadywallorel followed the polemarker and leader Crafty Old Fox before being shuffled back a spot after Iamawingate driven desperately three wide by Connor Clarke from the extreme draw crossed to lead approaching the bell.

With the leader being honest by the heavily supported Sorrento for the final circuit, Diamond Dadywallorel was able to come away from the inside to be poised one/one and after angling three wide into the final bend, finished best to score by 4.1 metres in a mile rate of 1-58.3 over Iamawingte, with Nai Harn Bay trailing the winner home from mid-field for third 2.7 metres back.

■ The Des Kelly / Aldebaran Park Trotters

Handicap over 2210 metres saw a local victory when 5Y0 Majestic Son-Dawn Tears gelding Sovereign Tiger greeted the judge in 2-03.9.

Trained at Trafalgar by Chris Hunter and driven by son Glenn, Sovereign Tiger coming from 20 metres gave a little skip at the start but recovered quickly only to be left exposed a gap away from the leader The Girls Gotflair (fr).

Gaining cover when Hurricane Ed came away from the markers three back to lead up the outside division entering the straight on the first occasion, Sovereign Tiger enjoyed a sweet trip for the rest of the race.

Easing three wide approaching the home turn, Sovereign Tiger ran home best to prevail by 1.8 metres from Mriya Dream along the sprint lane off the back of the leader after testing her early in the piece. The Girls Gotflair held third a half neck away.

■ Bendigo raced with a massive eleven race card on Tuesday which saw some rough results throughout the night, but not in the opening race

The Edge Equine Trotters Final for horses which contested the heats a week earlier when favourite Buslin Brody, a 8Y0 gelded son of Red Samurai and Spinster Clare saluted the judge for Pipers Creek (Kyneton) trainer/driver Tony Xiriha.

Trapped wide early after being restrained at the start from gate five as Jessicas Story (gate six) whizzed across the field to assume control, Buslin Brody was sent forward with a rush to assume control entering the back straight on the first occasion and allowed to bowl, ran his rivals ragged to record a 13.5 metre margin in a mile rate of 2-02.2 over Jessicas Story and Tension Seeker (four pegs) who was 9.2 metres away.

■ Lightly raced 4Y0 Majestic Son-Idle Lea gelding Sonarmi Joh trained by Hamilton veteran Jim Barker for Elliminyt part-owner Julie Brimacombe scored in an intriguing Sandhurst Stockfeeds Trotters Moibile over 2150 metres.

Driven by Jackie Barker (Jims grandaughter), Sonarmi Joh (gate four on the second line) settled three pegs as polemarker Kyvalley Helen led.

The race was to change complexion during the final stages after Hold That Gold gained an inside passage to lead on the final bend with Sonarmi Joh following.

Holding a narrow margin over Sonarmi Joh hitting the wire, Hold That Gold was disqualified after a lengthy hearing for going inside the markers with Sonarmi Joh at odds of $71.00 being declared the winner a half neck in advance of Meghan along the sprint lane from four back, with Apex (one/one) third 3.4 metres back. The mile rate 2-04.4.

■ Sutton Grange breeder/owner/trainer Clive Henderson along with wife Rachel would have been delighted when Sportswriter-Dance Of Fire gelding Edwarde Grange led throughout from gate four in the Bendigo Powder Coating 3Y0 Pace over 2150 metres with Taylah French in the sulky.

Rated to perfection, Edwards Grange never looked like being caught to register an easy 12.9 metre margin in advance of Ozzie Punter who’s effort was outstanding after missing away from gate five before circling the field to park in the open at the bell.

Harness Racing

ahead of another local Down Under Earl (10m), After positions were determined, it was Baxter, Imperial Whiz, Chinski, Down Under Earl, Gee Cee Calder and Sir Eros all on the markers in a strung out field after BlackAnd Gold and Charlie Walker had galloped putting themselves out of business.

Positions were to alter after a lap had been completed when Down Under Earl came off the inside to lead up the outside division being followed by Gee Cee Calder and Sir Eros who was now poised to receive a nice trip being trailed by Rakero Warrier (10m).

It was Kate Gath to make the first move shortly after sending Rakero Warrior to face the breeze with Ryan Duffy switching Down Under Earl to three pegs saving ground.

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Little Miss Lily (outside winner – one/one at bell – three wide home turn) was third 2 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.4.

■ Locals Bruce Morgan and Tony Vlaeminck brought up two wins in succession with speedy 6Y0 Four Starzzz Shark-Ruby Slippers mare Polly Peachum in the 1650 metre Strath Hill Butcher Pace.

Driven by Tony, Polly Peachum led throughout at odds of $41.00 to account for Shaq which trailed by 2 metres after using the sprint lane. Lady In Line after racing exposed from gate four was third a neck away. The mile rate 158.9. It was Polly Peachum’s 11th success at start 100.

■ Rockbank part-owner/trainer/driver Freddie Spiteri snared the Result Financial Services Trotters Handicap over 2650 metres with Majestic Son-Avid 6Y0 mare Majestical Belle.

In a great training feat, Majestical Belle was first up since February and with Jack Laugher in the sulky stepped cleanly from 30 metres to possie three back in the moving line as polemarker Gil Favor first up since February led.

Taking off shortly after with a lightning burst of speed entering the straight on the first occasion to take over, Majestical Belle toyed with her rivals to record a 13.1 metre margin over Gil Favor in a slick rate of 2-04.6. Forty metre backmarker Will He Reign weaved in-between runners on straight ening from last to finish third 1.2 metres back.

Late flash

■ The time honoured ($25,000) Tontine Championship for both Pacers and Trotters highlighted of Ararat’s Wednesday program and what a pay day it was for local Armstrong trainer Leroy O’Brian and Ecklin South (Terang) reinsman Jason Lee who were successful in both races.

The Pacers sponsored by the Ararat Advocate over 2195 metres went the way of in-form 5Y0 Sunshine Beach-Satimer Sunset gelding Blake Bolac raced by the Back Bolac Standardbred Group.

Beginning fast from gate four, Blake Bolac had superior speed and was able to comfortably cross polemarker Jilliby Retro prior to the first turn.

Given a charmed passage with no pressure being applied, Blake Bolac bounded away on turning to record a 9.5 metre margin over Jilliby Retro which held second a head in advance of Art Jester which followed the pair and flashed late when extricated into the clear on turning. In quarters of 32.2, 30.9, 28.5 and 28.9 after a lead time of 42 seconds, Blake Bolac returned a mile rate of 1-59.1.

■ The Premix King sponsored Trotters over 2570 metres was an exciting race going to 4Y0 Creatine-Shining Sun gelding Sir Eros bred by the late Martin Hartnett a devotee of the square gaiter. Baxter (barrier four) pinged the start to drive up inside polemarker Night Whisperer which was reluctant to come down to the markers allowing allowing him to lead for New Zealand reinsman Ben Hope presently here for a stint with trainer Brent Lilley with Imperial Whiz (10m) immediately latching to his back after Night Whisperer galloped on the first turn, while Sir Eros stepped safely from inside the 20 metre mark to settle a gap back with Chinski (20m) beginning brilliantly to possie three pegs

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This Week

■ Wednesday – Yarra Valley/Echuca, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday – Mildura/ Bendigo, Saturday – Melton, Sunday –Kilmore, Monday – Horsham, Tuesday –Shepparton.

■ Heading down the back in the final circuit, ChrisAlford commenced a forward move with Gee Cee Calder with Lee and Sir Eros immediately latching to his back before angling wide on the final bend and sweeping to the front in the straight to career away and score by 8.6 metres ahead of Baxter who stuck on gamely for second 5.7 metres ahead of Gee Cee Calder with Imperial Whiz fourth a further 1.9 metres back. In quarters of 33.1, 31.6, 29.9 and 30.3 following a lead time of 33.1 seconds, returning a mile rate of 2-06.4.

Leroy O’Brien has done very well for himself learning a lot from various stables including a stint with outstanding conditioner Dean Braun as well as doing his usual activity as a farrier.

■ It was great to see Kerryn Manning with a winner during the night following her recognition of a OA award in the Kings Birthday honours driving 5Y0 Betterthancheddar- Rocky Ohoulihan mare Redbank Molly to victory in the2195 metre Ararat Rural City Pace Final.

Trained at Kooreh (St Arnaud) by brothers Shawn and Jason McNaulty, Redbank Molly enjoyed a cosy passage from gate two trailing Ona Merry Dance (gate five) as favourite Lady Lagertha led from gate three.

When Ona Merry Dance strode past the pacemaker approaching the home turn, Redbank Molly pounced to record a 4.7 metre margin in a 2-00.7 mile rate over her, with Lady Lagertha holding down third 12.1 metres back.

Half head margin

■ Ten, eleven and even twelve race programs appear to be the norm in recent times and Ballarat held an interesting eleven race card on Thursday. New Gisborne trainer/driver Darren Pace’s handy Artspeak-Zora Paree 5Y0 gelding Miyagi Boy raced by the Pace family chalked up his third success in 34 outings (7 placings), when a big winner of the Cooke & Foley Pace over 1710 metres returning a mile rate of 1-58.6.

Settling at the tail from the extreme draw as Williebillie (gate two) led, Miyagi Boy despite making the final bend right off the track, charged home to record a half head margin over the favourite Madame West which was badly held up on the back of the leader but flashed late when the run presented. They Call Me Al (one/ two – three wide last lap) was third 1.5 metres back.

■ Former New Zealander Guest Artist was ultra impressive in taking the Woodlands Stud 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 2200 metres for Gordon father and son Tim & Darby McGuigan.

A gelded son of Art Major and Hear The Cheers, Guest Artist was first up since October last year and after being restrained from gate three on the second line settled five back in the moving line after John Vincent led from the pole. Set alight mid-race to park outside the leader, Guest Artist cruised to the front in the last lap, careering away with the race in his keeping to score by 9.2 metres in advance of Neatntidy (four wide home turn) from the tail, with first starter Imagination (one/two) third 2.3 metres back. The mile rate 2-00.3.

■ Derrinal (Heathcote) trainer Glenn Bull snared the 2200 metre Radio Ballarat Pace with 4Y0 Pet Rock-Golden Valour mare Alcatraz Girl after being rated a treat at the head of affairs from the pole by neighbour Sean O’Sullivan. Kicking clear on turning, Alcatraz Girl reached the wire 2.1 metres ahead of Girls View (four pegs – one/one last lap) returning a mile rate of 2-00.1. Shady Dancer (one/three) from outside the front line ran her usual honest race for third from four back in the moving line.

■ Four year old home bred Danny BoucheaKilmainham 4Y0 gelding Scar raced by Dunnstown’s Murphy family was a tough victor of the Decoglaze Glass Splashbacks Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres.

Trained and driven by David, Scar (gate four) arrested the lead away from Aunty Ethal inside him shortly after the start and despite being pressured by Major Max in a two horse war from the home turn, fought on like a caged lion after being headed in the straight to prevail by a head in a thrilling finish. Bee Bee Beroc (four pegs) was third 17 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.3.

10 events at Shepp.

■ Shepparton raced on Friday with a ten race card and ex-Kiwi trainer/driver Kyle Marshall based at the Cranbourne Training Complex produced a nice type by the name of Smoken Ace to land the Alabar 2Y0 Pace over 1690 metres when making his race debut.

A colt by Sportswriter from Smoken Sue bred in New Zealand, Smoken Ace led from gate four after the raging hot favourite TheBigboss galloped away from the pole to settle at the tail.

Sent forward by Nathan Jack racing for the bell, The Bigboss crossed to lead hitting the back straight on the final occasion but had spent a power of petrol to do so.

Angling away from the markers on the final bend, Smoken Ace was too strong in the run to the wire, scoring by 3.1 metres in a mile rate of 1-56.4 from The Bigboss who’s effort was herculian. Heavy Metal Hammer another on debut (one/one – death bell – one/one - three pegs last lap) was third 26.6 metres away.

■ Popular Kilmore trainer Rita Burnett and daughter Monique Duggan snared the $7,000 Barastoc Pace Final over 2190 metres with consistent 6Y0 Western Terror-Cracker Three gelding Im The Mighty Gramps.

A winner of 14 from 110 outings going into the race, Im The Mighty Gramps was given a sweet passage one/one from gate two as Pinnace Hope a 20 race winner led from gate four.

With the pressure on a long way from home with Tropical Storm and Fly Like An Angel three wide racing for the bell, it was clearly seen that the runners on would figure in the finish and that they did with Im The Mighty Gramps after easing three wide on turning doing best to gain the day by 10.2 metres from Roam out very wide from a mile back and oldtimer Baccarat (one three) who was a neck away third. The mile rate 1-59.6.

- Len Baker

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