Ted Ryan

and on his day can put in a big one. He returned to racing not long after his run in the Victoria Derby, clashing with the heavies in the Champion Stakes on the last day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Don’t leave him out, he has ability, but the trip, may be a bit short.

The Richard Laming trained three-year old, Bank Maur, was backed for a bit of money in the C.S.Hayes Stakes, but he failed to live up to expectations.

I felt he got too far back early, which the other main chances had the better running.

Being by the Japanese leading sire, Maurice, he has only six runs and is promising, his run when narrowly beaten by Jacquinot in Manfred Stakes at Sandown was a big run only beaten a short head.

He is a good galloper and will atone, it was just one of those days. The Mick Price-Michael Kent Junior-trained Amenable put in a good run when second to Glint of Silver at Sandown on February 11 and can improve on that run.

Another promising type, Attrition, with Mitchell Freedman, was backed to win the C.S.Hayes Stakes, but ran into a bit of trouble and his turn will come.

Prior to his run in the Hayes, he had won his last two in good style. He is another with a chance, if he can get a bit of luck in the run.

Here is one to keep your eyes on, the New Zealander, Sharp ‘N’ Smart, a recent winner across the diych where he is prepared by leading trainer, former Australian mentor Graeme Rogerson. He is smart being the runner-up in the Victorian Derby last year.

Among the others nominated, Osipenko impressed with a good win in the Hobartville Stakes.

He also ran a big race finishing third in the Caulfield Guineas last year.

Golfers, jockeys

■ The popular Woodlands Golf Club will once again play hosts for their combined Woodlands Foundation Trust and the National Jockeys Trust Day on Monday, March 20.

It has proved immensely popular with the jockeys, golfers, and all those who attended over the past few years.

Prior to the hit off, well-known race caller Terry Bailey will get proceedings underway at 11am sharp, welcoming guests.

I will have the pleasure of introducing Darren Hutchins , the grand-son of former top Mordialloc trainer Ray Hutchins, and John McNaughton, who will explain the history of the Epsom Race Club, and the Woodlands Golf Club.

The interviews will finish at 12 Noon, and the action gets underway with the golf.

- Ted Ryan

However, he has been consistent in his runs, being by the American sire, Cavaggio

The early favorite for last year’s Victoria Derby, Mr. Maestro, is an interesting nomination, having run in the Victoria Derby last year,