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TROA State Council - Election

Launceston Cup 2010-Larry's Never Late

Hobart Cup 2010 - Growl

Devonport Cup 2010 - With Decorum
TROA life member's - Overdue success

TROA State Council - Changes
Don Abell - Replaced as chairman of Tas Board
TROA - Annual General Meeting
Equine Art - Special Offer
Brendan Elliss - Syndication
Gavelhouse - New Bloodstock Company
Devonport - Racing Syndication
Racing Advisory Committee - TROA
Industry Forum - Success
Joe Janiak - Takeover Target
Racing's Hall of Fame - New Members
Rohan Mitchell - Resigns
Denise Martin - Star Thoroughbreds
Tote Tasmania - Sky Future
Devonport Cup - 2009
Hobart Cup - 2009
Launceston Cup - 2009
NW Horse of the Year

 


DEVONPORT CUP - 2010



Craig Newitt salutes in the Devonport Cup
 

MOWBRAY THURSDAY RACING - CHANGE TO SUNDAY

The Tasmanian Turf Club has been forced to give up its plans to run regular Thursday afternoon race meetings.

It has been advised by Tasracing that future meetings planned for Thursday have been transferred to Sunday afternoons until the resumption of night racing in the new season.

A fall in betting turnover and the lack of interstate support from media outlets was understood to be behind the decision to revert to Sundays.

The drop in betting has been attributed to the switch of racing coverage to the new Sky Channel 2 program.

The Melbourne Herald-Sun and the Winning Post have also dropped the publication of fields and form guides for the Mowbray meetings.

The decision to switch back to Sundays has halted the TTC's plans to have Thursday racing beamed into Singapore and other South-East Asian markets.

Sunday racing will resume at Mowbray on August 1.


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Matsangel (Darren Gauci) wins at Mowbray

 

 

 

TROA STATE COUNCIL ELECTION

TROA is presently calling for nominations to fill the State council.

Advertisements have been placed in the three daily newspapers and nominations are open to any financial members of TROA.

It is intended the council will consist of a chairman, two vice presidents, secretary, treasurer and a minimum of three committee members.

The State council recently made a decision to abolish the Southern, Northern and North-West boundaries allowing the council to be elected on a State-wide basis.

Upon receipt of the nominations for the State council ballot papers will then be distributed to all members.

Nominations for the incoming State council have now been extended to close on Friday, July 16 and a nomination form is attached for your convenience. Click here.

 

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TROA State council election

 

 

 

LAUNCESTON CUP 2010 - LARRY'S NEVER LATE

Larry's Never Late overcame some pre-race drama to snatch the $300,000 Launceston Cup at Mowbray on February 24.

The race was robbed of one of the major chances when Hobart Cup runner-up Fine De Lago failed a veterinary test less than an hour before race start.

Larry's Never Late, trained at Mt Eliza (Vic) by Rodney "Rocket" Douglas was given the run of the race by jockey Ben Melham to beat Dream Pedlar and top weight Growl.

The win capped a big Launceston Cup carnival for Douglas and Melham.

Douglas also took the $150,000 Tasmanian Oaks with Coulis and Melham won the $100,000 Vamos Stakes with I'm A Hussy.

Douglas said the Launceston Cup was a rewarded for the under-rated Larry's Never Late.

``He ran in three derbies last season, finishing third in Queensland where he was just beaten for second by Shocking,'' he said.

 

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Ben Melham enjoys his Launceston Cup

 

 

 

HOBART CUP 2010 - GROWL

Hong Kong-owned Growl broke a 3 1/2 year winning-drought when he raced away with the $400,000 Hobart Cup on February 8.
Trained at Flemington by David Hayes the seven-year-old proved far superior to his opposition when he scored by over four lengths from fellow Victorian De Fine Lago with Tasmanian hope Dream Pedlar making up good ground to fill third.
A reason Growl had been out of the winner's circle for so long was mainly due to the gelding making regular visits to Hong Kong where he failed to handle the local racing conditions.

Growl was ridden by Victorian jockey Brad Rawiller who has now completed the Launceston and Hobart Cup double, winning at Mowbray previously on Hoffmeister.

 

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Brad Rawiller wins on Growl

 

DEVONPORT CUP 2010 - WITH DECORUM
Emotions ran high at Spreyton Park when With Decorum scored a decisive win in the Devonport Cup on January 6.
The win provided Longford trainer John Blacker with his first major success since losing his wife Maree in the Samoa Tsunami in September.
The win also carried special significance for the mare's breeder Robyn Whishaw, jockey Craig Newitt and 91-year-old part-owner Jim Osborne. For the full story click here

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Craig Newitt & Devonport Cup sponsor Keith Ives

 

 

TROA LIFE MEMBER'S - OVERDUE SUCCESS
TROA life member Graeme Dean made an overdue visit to the winner's circle when first starter Silver Strike saluted at Elwick on January 31.
Dean has raced horses for over 30 years and has been responsible for forming several syndicates around the Devonport area.
Dean bought into Silver Strike after another horse he raced with Devonport breeder Vu Tu died from a twisted bowel earlier this year.
Silver Strike is a full sister to Flemington winner Silver Bullion and appears to have a bright future ahead.
The filly is trained at Spreyton by Michael Trinder and leading jockey Brendon McCoull took the ride at Elwick.
The win was a fillip for Mr Dean who was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness late last year.
He was an inaugural member of TROA's North-West division and has worked tirelessly for the organisation for many years.

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Graeme Dean (left) with his wife Helen, part-owner

 Vu Tu and jockey Brendon McCoull

  TROA STATE COUNCIL - CHANGES
The State council of TROA could undertake a restructure following decisions made at the annual meeting in November.
The meeting decided that the council would move from the regional representation of Southern, Northern and North-West delegates to a single State body to service the interest of owners.

As per the motion at the TROA Annual General Meeting held 30 September 2009 at Ross the Constitution will be changed in order for the body to become a statewide body rather than 3 separate divisions. Each member of the Council has studied the Constitution and suggested some relevant changes needed and discussed at the meeting on January 13
Detailed below are the contents of a letter from TROA president Alison Archer to all members.


``As a result of these proposed changes to organisational structure, meetings will be held on a statewide basis rather than in individual areas, and membership and structure of the Council will not be determined by region but rather by willingness or  need to have appropriate statewide representation. 

A draft constitution has been  proposed by the TROA Council and will be finalised at a meeting at Ross on March 10th 2010 before a special meeting to be convened in accordance with the current constitution with proper notice of alterations etc, having been given to all members or at an adjourned meeting called for the purpose of the alteration to be held at Ross May 2010.

All financial members of TROA are entitled to an electronic copy of the Constitution and any by laws as well as any amendments.

 I hope these changes are seen by all members as a means of providing a strong and united organisation which can provide a unanimous and credible voice on behalf of all owners".

It is anticipated that a new Constitution will be available for members to sign off within a few weeks. Elections will then conducted to put the new Committee in place.
This followed a decision to change the Association's Constitution so that all Tasmanian owners automatically become members of TROA.
With TROA now representing all Tasmanian owners, it paved the way to enable the Association to forward a submission to the Tasmanian Racing Board for the introduction of an "OWNERS CARD" similar to those cards currently available to owners in other States.

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  DON ABELL - REPLACED AS CHAIRMAN
Tasmanian Racing Board chairman Don Abell has been replaced after finishing just one year of his three-year contract.
Abell, a successful Victorian businessman, was the inaugural chairman of the Tasmanian Racing Board when it was formed 12 months ago.
He joined the board after previously being chairman of the Moonee Valley Racing Club.
His replacement has surprised many in the Tasmanian racing industry and he has been succeeded by Hobart racing identity Brian Speers.
In replacing Mr Abell the Racing Minister, Michael Aird said he had "helped the industry take control of its own destiny and leaves Tasmanian racing in an excellent position," .
Mr Abell was the only board member appointed for a three-year term with the other members on for 12 months.
The other board members are Geoffrey Baxter, Trevor Leis, Tom O'Meara and Rod Thirkell-Johnston and they are up for re-election next month..

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Don Abell - Term cut short
  TROA - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TROA Tasmania held a well attended annual meeting at the Man O'Ross Hotel at Ross on Wednesday, September 30. State president Alan Davison covered a wide range of issues in his annual report.
To view his report click here

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  EQUINE ART - SPECIAL OFFER
Alister Simpson, recognised as the leading equine artist in Australia for the last three decades, has made a special offer of his latest book to TROA members.
A Brush With Horses is a unique coffee table book representing Simpson's work in oils, watercolours, gouache and pencil.
There are two editions of the book available, a hardback version and a limited release in bonded leather.
The hardback version includes a jacket replete with gold foil and French folds. It retails at $89.99 but is available to members for $65.00 post free.
The exclusive bonded leather edition is limited to just 199 copies worldwide. Each copy is signed and personalised with a unique illustration by Simpson. It retails at $225 but is available to members for $175 post free. For further information contact penny@exislepublishing.com or telephone 02 4998 3327

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  BRENDAN ELLIS - SYNDICATION
TROA member and racehorse syndicator Brendan Elliss, under his banner Ebred, has two un-raced youngsters available for potential clients.
Elliss has put together packages for a Live To Win rising three-year-old filly and a Catbird rising two-year-old.
The Live To Win filly is presently being broken in by Mark Everett and is available for lease while the Catbird youngster will be broken in during August.
Both horses are to be trained at Longford by John Blacker.
If you are interested in either youngster you can gain further information from the attached flyer. Click here

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Brendan Elliss
  GAVELHOUSE - NEW BLOODSTOCK COMPANY
Gavelhouse, an online thoroughbred selling house, is offering its services to Tasmanian owners and breeders.
Founding director Gary Moore said Gavelhouse offered buyers and sellers an inexpensive and effective means of trading thoroughbreds online.
Gavelhouse charges no commissions or any kind of commercial participation in owners' sales. Buyers and sellers deal directly with each other. The seller only pays a modest listing fee.
The service is the culmination of 30 years experience in the racing and breeding industries and is designed for anyone thinking about or looking to buy or sell a racehorse.
"Whether exploring your very first transaction or trading on a regular basis, Gavelhouse provides a first-class, easy alternative to the auction environment and it is available to you anytime and from anywhere", Moore said. To read more about Gavelhouse click here

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DEVONPORT - RACING SYNDICATION
The Devonport Racing Club has launched a novel syndication scheme it hopes will promote racing on the North-West.
The club wants to have up to three racehorses available to be raced by a syndicate of interested members.
The club has already been active at the Tasmanian Select Magic Million Yearling sales and is now courting members who may want to participate.
Depending on the number of syndicate members there is expected to be an initial outlay of $500 each and then a payment of $20 per week.
It is intended for the racehorses to be trained at Spreyton Park and the club will register its own racing silks. A breakfast will be held at the racecourse at 8.30am on Saturday, June 13 when interested members can inspect the two horses acquired so far.Further information can be obtained from the Devonport Racing Club office.

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RACING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - TROA
Representatives of TROA were involved in a meeting with other industry stakeholders at Ross on January 21.
The intention of the meeting was to consider the formation of a Tasmanian Racing Advisory Committee which would in future liaise with the new Tasmanian Racing Board.
The meeting was attended by representatives of TROA,  breeders, jockeys and trainers.
It was decided that a delegation of four, representing each of the industry stakeholders, will meet with the new Tasmanian Racing Board in Hobart early in February to outline what has taken place so far.
Sections of the thoroughbred industry believe a united voice is required to consult with the new racing administration.
Armidale Stud's general manager Robyn Whishaw has been one of the driving forces behind the proposed committee.

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Robyn Whishaw
   

INDUSTRY FORUM - SUCCESS
Over 100 racehorse owners enjoyed the Industry Forum held at Mowbray on the opening day of the Launceston Cup carnival on February 15.
With Victorian TROA president David Moodie unable to fulfill his commitment as guest speaker after some of his property was damaged by the tragic bushfires Brighton trainer Gary White proved an able replacement.
White gave an account of the win of his filly Tempest Tost in the $1m Magic Millions Trophy on the Gold Coast in January.
He also related an amusing tale involving himself and top jockey Craig Newitt in a post-race inquiry in the steward's room when Newitt's use of the whip was queried.
Other guest speakers at the forum were John Bath, part-owner of Australia's Horse of the Year Weekend Hussler, and Tony Williams representing the Magic Millions company.
Williams provided a preview of the Tasmanian Select Yearling Sales to be held at the Inveresk Showgrounds during Cup week.
The industry forum has now become an integral part of the activities over the Launceston Cup carnival and has become a must for TROA members.
The forum was successfully launched in 2008 when media personality Ken Callender came from Sydney to be the guest speaker.

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Gary White - Guest speaker
  JOE JANIAK - TAKEOVER TARGET
Taxi driver cum racehorse trainer Joe Janiak told his amazing story when he was a guest of the Devonport Racing Club during Cup week.
Janiak is trainer and part-owner of Australia's favourite sprinter Takeover Target.
He paid $1250 for the gelding at a clearance sale and since then Takeover Target has gone on to win $5.2 million in prizemoney with victories in most states of Australia, England, Singapore and Japan.
Janiak was a popular guest at Devonport and took part in all of the club's Cup activities.

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Joe Janiak - Takeover Target
  RACING'S HALL OF FAME - NEW MEMBERS
The Tasmanian thoroughbred racing industry welcomed the latest additions to the Hall of Fame at the presentation evening held at Tattersall's Park on August 15.
The evening was attended by over 250 people and they warmly applauded the induction of two members in each of the categories of trainer, jockey, horse and associates.
The new inductees are former star gallopers Alfa and Gay Lungi, trainers George Blacker and Bill Bullen and jockeys Bill Dunstone and George Stebbings.
Inducted in the associates category were the late Gordon Jennings and three generations of the Trinder family; Ray, Michael and Adam. For The Examiner's full story click here

TASMANIAN RACING HALL OF FAME

HORSES: Brallos, Sydeston, Lanesborough, Malua, Piping Lane, Strop, Beer Street, Wodalla, St Andrews, Alfa, Gay Lungi.
TRAINERS: George Cann, Len Dixon, Jock Dobie, Charlie Goggin, Alec Grant, Mal Gerrard, Brian Lomasney, Alan Stubbs, George Blacker, Bill Bullen.
JOCKEYS: Max Baker, Beverley Buckingham, Ron Evans, Geoff Prouse E (Ted) Cox, Stephen Maskiell, Frank Tocknell, Robert Grinham, Gary King, Bill Dunstone, George Stebbings.
ASSOCIATES: John Lord, Field Family, Thomas Lyons, Whishaw Family, Bert Wicks, Graham McLeod, Barry Larter, Bill Oliver, Milton Pettit, Gordon Jennings, Trinder Family.

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Adam Trinder
  ROHAN MITCHELL - RESIGNS
The Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Council has accepted the resignation of its chief executive officer Rohan Mitchell.
Mitchell is returning to Victoria after 18 months in the position and he will finish his duties at the end of September.
His contribution to the Tasmanian thoroughbred industry has been praised by TTRC chairman Rod Thirkell-Johnston. For for the full story click here

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  DENISE MARTIN - STAR THOROUGHBREDS
The run of success continues for Denise Martin and Star Thoroughbreds with Theseo now flying the flag after the retirement of Golden Slipper winner Sebring.
Denise is a former Tasmanian schoolteacher who turned to the business of syndicating racehorses in 1995.
Theseo has developed into one of Australia's best middle distance gallopers winning the Epsom Handicap and the Mackinnon Stakes in the spring.
Sebring, the champion two-year-old of his year, has been retired and will stand stud duties at Widden Stud in 2009.
Sebring cost $143,000 and became a millionaire on the racetrack winning $2.53m for his 10 owners.
He faces a bright future at Widden and his stud fee will be announced in April.
Over the past 12 years Martin has introduced more than 300 individual owners to racing and her horses have won in excess of 500 races and are trained for her by Gai Waterhouse.


Theseo (Nash Rawiller) leads all the way in the
St George Stakes at Caulfield on Februay 21

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Gai Waterhouse - Denise Martin



Sebring
  TOTE TASMANIA - SKY CHANNEL
Tote Tasmania's chief executive officer Craig Coleman has said that improving the appeal of Tasmanian thoroughbred racing was the only way to maintain Sky Channel coverage of Sunday racing. For his media release

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  DEVONPORT CUP - 2009
For the second year in a row there were emotional scenes at Spreyton Park, this time when 10-year-old Pindari Prince landed an upset win in the $120,000 Total Care Devonport Cup. Matching Lunardi's 2008 success Pindari Prince provided a young Latrobe family with its biggest thrill in racing. For the full story  click here

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Pindari Prince - Devonport Cup
  HOBART CUP - 2009
Ballarat trainer Darren Weir is quickly becoming the "Cups King" of Tasmania. Weir has completed another successful raid winning the $400,000 AAMI Hobart Cup with promising stayer Gotta Keep Cool. Weir has now won the Hobart Cup in three of the past four years and is considering heading to the $300,000 Launceston Cup on February 25 with the gelding. For the full story click here

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Craig Williams - Gotta Keep Cool

  LAUNCESTON CUP - 2009
Randwick trainer Anthony Cummings added his name to the Launceston Cup with tough stayer Zavite after a drama-filled victory at Mowbray.
Zavite had to overcome a series of setbacks before correct weight was declared for the feature race on Tasmania's biggest race day.
The six-year-old's problems started during a rough float trip to the track which saw him suffer abrasions to both hips.
Then during the race jockey Nash Rawiller had to take evasive action when leader Spokmman suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed in front of him.
Zavite completed an interstate trifecta when he beat home Adelaide galloper Centurytwentyone and last year's winner Ista Kareem but correct weight was delayed when some of the connections of Ista Kareem protested claiming Zavite had been treated with an antiseptic spray in contravention to the rules after his float mishap.
After a few minutes stewards gave the all clear when there was no evidence to support the claim.

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Nash Rawiller - Zavite
  NORTH-WEST HORSE OF THE YEAR (2009-10)
Consistent sprinter Given Sunday has won the North-West Racehorse of the Year Award.
Trained at Spreyton by Vicki Rhind the five-year-old took out the award with four wins and five minor placings.
He finished seven points clear of top mare Moulin Rouge with his stablemate Jetsytle Express filling third.
The 3yo award went to Mr McCarthy and Strike The Tiger was the leading 2yo.

OPEN (Final Points)

30 GIVEN SUNDAY Vicki Rhind 5 b h 4 5 0
23 MOULIN ROUGE Barry Campbell 4 b m 3 4 0
21 JETSTYLE EXPRESS Vicki Rhind 4 b or br m 3 2 2
20 ESPRIT OF EVE Barry Campbell 4 br m 3 2 1
20 TRYSTY Barry Campbell 4 ch g 3 1 3
208 ZELLARCY David Miller 4 b g 3 2 1
19 AKAMI Glenn Stevenson 6 br m 3 1 2
19 POACHER'S GOLD Elesha Spillane 4 b m 3 1 2
19 QUARTON Adrian McGregor 6 ch g 3 1 2
18 MORSONIQUE Michael Trinder 9 b g 3 1 1
18 WE SAY Vicki Rhind 5 br m 1 5 3
17 MR MCARTNEY John Keys 3 b g 2 2 3
17 PETROLEUM Leon Wells 6 br h 2 2 3
17 STRIKE THE TIGER Michael Trinder 2 b or br g 3 1 0
16 LASER STRIKE Mark Ganderton 3 b or br g 3 0 1
15 GEA FORCE Mark Ganderton 4 ch g 3 0 0
15 SPEEDY SKY Elesha Spillane 4 ch m 2 1 3
15 DEVON LASS Leon Wells 3 b f 1 4 2
14 WHISKEY TRADER Dean Wells 4 ch h 1 3 3
13 CARDANNIC Barry Campbell 5 br m 2 1 1
13 CASH FOR SHAW Michael Trinder 5 br 5 1 3 2
13 WEST END Leanne Gaffney 5 b or br m 2 1 1
12 ALIBAMBI John Keys 4 b m 2 1 0
12 BENBYRON Leon Wells 4 b g 2 2 0
12 INCAT Mark Ganderton 2 b g 2 1 0
12 NO SHADOW Michael Trinder 5 gr m 2 1 0
12 PHYL'S CHOICE Leon Wells 3 b f 1 2 3
12 PRINCESS SOPHIE Vern Poke 5 b or br m 2 1 0
12 SHARVIC Michael Trinder 3 b g 2 1 0


3YO (Final Points)

17 MR MCARTNEY John Keys 3 b g 2 2 3
16 LASER STRIKE Mark Ganderton 3 b or br g 3 0 1
15 DEVON LASS Leon Wells 3 b f 1 4 2
12 PHYL'S CHOICE Leon Wells 3 b f 1 2 3
12 SHARVIC Michael Trinder 3 b g 2 1 0
11 PIPPED ÉM David Miller 3 b f 1 2 2
10 KITE RUNNER Leon Wells 3 br c 2 0 0
10 MILLOW Leon Wells 3 b f 1 2 1
10 OUTLAW OAKLEY Mark Ganderton 3 br f 2 0 0
10 TEMAJIM Leon Wells 3 br g 2 0 0
9 ANTONINE Glenn Stevenson 3 b f 1 1 2
9 TAIYIN Michael Trinder 3 b f 1 1 2
8 LIPSEONI Elesha Pilgrim 3 br f 1 1 1
8 LOMBADINA Elesha Spillane 3 b f 1 1 1
8 SINGFORLOU Dean Wells 3 ch f 1 0 3
7 ALGONA AVENUE Vicki Rhind 3 b f 1 0 2
7 ASTRO COMET Danny Hamer 3 b g 0 1 5
7 CAPTAIN MACGAW Leon Wells 3 ch g 1 1 0
7 MIMUNCHKIN Steven Davis 3 b or br f 1 1 0
7 SIR DANELY SUMMER Barry Campbell 3 b or br c 1 1 0
7 SPRING DESERT Michael Trinder 3 b or br f 1 1 0
6 CATWEN BOY Mark Ganderton 3 b c 1 0 1
6 MUM AND I Leeanne Gaffney 3 ch g 0 3 0
6 SISTARITA Elesha Spillane 3 b f 1 0 1


2YO (Final Points)

17 STRIKE THE TIGER Michael Trinder 2 b or br g 3 1 0
12 INCAT Mark Ganderton 2 b g 2 1 0
9 MAGNETOSPHERE Barry Campbell 2 b f 1 2 0
9 VIVACIOUS Barry Campbell 2 br f 1 2 2
8 BATOKA SKY Elesha Spillane 2 blk f 1 1 1
8 CLAN MCLEOD John Keys 2 b or br f 1 1 1
5 ASLANYON Leon Wells 2 b g 1 0 0
5 FABULOUSLY FAKE Michael Trinder 2 ch f 0 1 3
5 SILVER STRIKE Michael Trinder 2 br f 1 0 0
5 STORMPATCH David Miller 2 b g 1 0 0
5 STYLISH SPIRIT Michael Trinder 2 b f 0 1 3
3 CHIPOFTHEOLDBLOCK Damien Whelan 2 b g 0 1 1
2 DAT'S MEL Leanne Gaffney 2 gr f 0 1 0
2 ZAC'S MONTY Elesha Spillane 2 b g 0 1 0
1 DRAGON ROCKER Dean Wells 2 ch g 0 0 1
1 SUPER GOD Michael Trinder 2 b cg 0 0 1

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Vicki Rhind - trainer Given Sunday