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Birchip 2010

Race #1	1	FADE TO BLUE	DAVID JOHNSON	TONY SMITH
380 mtr Class 3	2	CHEESE ELBE EXTRA	JOHN ROBERTSON	JACK COFFEY
	3	JUSTAZHOT	LENNY ANDREWS	DOUG RAND
		BLACK BETTY	MARK BAKER	ROBYN KELLY
		HERE TO GO	MIKE PRESTON	ROBYN KELLY
Race #2	1	INSTANT CASH	DAVID JOHNSON	JACK COFFEY
380 mtr Maiden	2	CHICAGO	MARK BAKER	ROBYN KELLY
	3	POLE DANCER	MIKE PRESTON	ROBYN KELLY
	sc	CHERROKEE REIGN	LENNY ANDREWS	LORENE INMON
Race #3	1	BYMYSIDE (70kg)	DAVID JOHNSON	TONY SMITH
250 mtr Lazy E Handicap	2	SUPER TROOPER	MIKE PRESTON	ROBYN KELLY
	3	JUSTAZHOT	JOHN ROBERTSON	DOUG RAND
	sc	DOCS SMOKIN SENSATION		LORENE INMON
		MORE HASSELS	LENNY ANDREWS	TERRY CHINNER
		HEMP JET	MARK BAKER	ROBYN KELLY
Race #4	1	CECIL HENRY	MIKE PRESTON	ROBYN KELLY
Birchip Cup - 500 mtr Open	2	CYGNET LANE	DAVID JOHNSON	JACK COFFEY
	3	HEZASMARTWON	JOHN ROBERTSON	JACK COFFEY
	sc	OUT OF GRACE		LORENE INMON
		TIA MARIA	MARK BAKER	DALE ZUNNEBERG
		TENNIA	LENNY ANDREWS	TERRY CHINNER
Race #5	1	HOT DIGGITY	MIKE PRESTON	ROBYN KELLY
500 mtr Calss 5	2	CHEESE ELBE EXTRA	DAVID JOHNSON	JACK COFFEY
	3	SHE KNOWS	LENNY ANDREWS	DOUG RAND
		PRINCESS BELLBRAE	MARK BAKER	ROBYN KELLY
	sc	SYRENE	JOHN ROBERTSON	NOEL BROOKS
	sc	HOLY SMOKE DOCTOR		LORENE INMON

Finally Birchip race video's 2010  Click on race to view.

 

Race 1

Race 2

Race 4

Race 5

 

 

 

Click below for.

Camperdown March 28 Results 

Video

Race 1

Race 2

Race 3

Race 4

 

 

 

 

As the Dust Settles 2010

Feb 14th Camperdown.

Well the VRQHA started its 2010 season with some exciting racing!

Numbers were a little down but not the quality.

Results:

Race 1

5  maiden Starters  well educated youngsters best seen for some time. The winner Tickin Away  Out of a 1/2 sister to Super Trooper
and Sir Wembley , Cash N Balance and Blue Boy's Image. Great family.

1. Tickin Away  Robyn Kelly  - 
2. Hey Babe Robyn Kelly
3. Instant Cash  Jack Coffey                       

   Video - Race 1 Camperdown 14th feb

Race 2

1. Justazhot   Doug Rand -  David Johnson         "azza" as he's called around home, came out arunnin! and run he did.
2. Here to Go   Robyn Kelly
3. Princess Bellbrae  Robyn Kelly

 

Video Race 2 Camperdown 14th feb

 

Race 3

More Hassels -Terry Chinner & Lenny Andrews.    

 "THE Old Timers"   

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"Old timer" who might have surprised some.

1. More Hassels
2. Super Trooper   Robyn Kelly- Cody ELrid
3. Bongo          Annette   Marshall  -

 Video Race 3 Camperdown 14th feb

 

Race 4

1. Hot Diggity  Robyn Kelly
2. Princess Bellbrae  Robyn Kelly      2 very competitive horses ahead between them on the line. Jk Mark Baker's  first Sprint winner.

 

 Video Race 4 Camperdown 14th feb

 

Buzraami Horse of the Year 2009.

 For full results  click below

Horse of the year 2008/2009 Click Here

 

 

 

An interesting season as far as the leading Sire.

Instant Reaction (QH)      with 3 individual starters/ 3 winners of 6 races/5 seconds/1 third from 12 starts heads the list--but narrowly.

                                          Hezasmartwon  (3)  Dun Deal (2)    Justazhot (1)

Mookta (TB)                    with 3 individual starters/ 1winner of 6 races/2 others placed second 3 times / 2 thirds from 12 starts

                                         Buzraami  (6)

With Class (TB)                with 2 individual starters/ 2  winners of 5 races /4 seconds /1 third  from 11 starts.

                                         Elbarto   (3)     Fade To Blue (2)

Thunder Chick (QH)         with 1 individual starter/1winner of 4.5 races from 5 starts

                                        Bymyside    (4.5)

Summary:  41 individual horses

                 17 (TB)  won 16 races

                 24 QH (reg/unreg) won 24 races.  40 races run/8 meetings.

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  Trainer of Year 2008/2009    Adrian  Ireland   ---   Runner Up  Tony Smith

  Jockey of  Year 2008/2009   David Johnson  ---     Runner Up  Lenny Andrews

 

 

As the dust settles

23/11/08

Well there wasn't any dust - only  25m rain and a howling head wind!

An interesting days racing, with some close finishes.  As an added note,  the newly acquired starting gates couldn't be positioned at

the 300m position,  so 365m was the order of the day.

Here to Go (Tony Smith) won the maiden from the fast finishing TB Just Mary's Ballad trained by newcomer Hayley Grellet.

  Dun Deal came in third after some interference.  The winner, formerly trained by Robyn Kelly, had shown much last season

so it  wasn't a surprising win.    It was Ala Dozen's  first winner from only two starters racing.

The Challenge Stakes was again won by the "Champ" Bymyside, albeit by a reduced margin over In Vogue which was also runner up

 at their previous meeting.  Fortune Cookie ran her usual consistent race but found the winner too strong. When you realize the round

 float trip for Bymyside is about 10 hours, she carries maximum weight ,  is 8 year old and only a petite mare in comparison to others who

mainly only travel minutes to the races compared to hours , she's not bad HEY!
 

Another of Kelly's former string won the Class 1 in Yabbadabadoo (what a mouth full!).  He was too good for TB'S Princess G  and Kaput. 

 That win brought up a double for Kody Eldred, a promising young and very game rider. 

The next race won by Alcatraz, who jumped a class to beat his more experienced rivals -  2 starts, 2 wins, still learning with a bright future.

He could be the "Find" of the season. Trained by Emma Steele and presented extremely well in the yard.  Barmaid Billie ran the race of

her life to go down on the wire, another win not far away for her.  Hezasmartwon who was a late scratching due to a floating mishap

 robbed the race of some interest.  She Knows coming back from last start 2nd to Elbarto over 700m was running home hard into third place.

The last race (open 365)  was again taken out by Buzraami, narrowly from Fade To Blue and Super Trooper with Elbarto 4th right there

 in the mix. The winner trained by Annette Blanch who also trained In Vogue to run 2nd in the Challenge.

In an overview of the day it is interesting to see that Alcatraz and Here To Go  have something in common.  Anuther Belle, 

dam of Here To Go, is a full sister to the sire of Alcatraz (Tiny Model), both having the Ballard Bird (champion 2&3 year old in

 Queensland before racing ceased on TB tracks) as a full brother -  who says breeding isn't important?  To add to this Ala Dozen's

dam was a half sister to Lion Lady (the dam of Tiny Model, Anuther Belle and Ballard Bird), both being out of Femme Fatal who is one

of the most notable mares imported from USA.

 

In a first  for many years, we were able have electronic timing on our races, with the VRQHA  trialling a suitable device on the day.

Overall well received even if some thought their horses were faster than the time showed.  No good having your head in the sand!

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Results from Camperdown 23/11/08

Results from Camperdown 04/11/08

Results from Caramut 26/10/08

 

Photo's of the above meeting can be seen by clicking on the link below. Courtesy Jodie Vanstone.

 

http://www.horsedeals.com.au/gallery.php?showID=5680&PHPSESSID=48fbd83141a42835e8c65c0174d3394f
 

 

Race Finishes

 

Caramut  26/10/08

Camperdown  4/11/08

Camperdown 23/11/08

Camperdown  7/12/08

Click on above dates to view Video

 

As The Dust Settles. 7/12/08

Race 1 Maiden:  Dun Deal (4/1)  upset the more fancied  Just Mary's Ballad with the well bred Likearockstar third (much improved run)

                            A Smart little horse (Dun deal) who was a little unlucky last start, continues to add to the list of progeny by Instant reaction

                                who have been in the winners stall.

Race 2   Class 2:  On paper it was an even field, but in reality it was a one act affair - on the line anyway! Tennia owned by Linda McDonald

                                claimed Barmaid Billie and Alcatraz  at the finish pulling away to win by a length. The placegetters were valiant in defeat.

Race 3   Challenge Stks:  Almost the same result as on other occasions except minor placings reversed. By my Side after treatment

                                                            for a injury she carried in her last start increased her winning margin to 3 lengths, (Some Racing Machine)

Race 4    Open  Hdcp:  No surprizes!!  Buzzraami first home once again ,Super Trooper right there too with Destiny's Fullfilled in third

                            place  having changed from the challenge series  to try her luck in Open class and ran in the money.

Race 5    Class 4  702 m  Was won by a worthy adversary  to Elbarto (yet to meet) as in Cecil Henry who had previously won 2 sprints and

                                     who left Hot  Diddidy and Blurr in his wake, 5 lengths eased down by comeback jockey Adam Ryan.         

 

Results for Camperdown 29/03/2009

 

Race 1

Race 2

Race 3

Race 4

Race 5

 

Click on race numbers for Video

Jockeys D Johnson  and L Andrews  share Trophy  for "Challenge" Final

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Results Birchip

 

NO Bull?-----  Wrong! ----- Plenty of It.

 

 

Place: Birchip       Interest: Home of the Mallee Bull  

Visitor: David Johnson  Occupation: Leading Sprint jockey  Activity  : Having a Bulls eye view.

    Medical condition: Poor eyesight.

 

 

 

Video Finishes Birchip

 

Race 1           Race2         Race3           Race 4           Race 5

Click on race numbers for video replay.

 

A fantastic day and great racing. Close finishes, good crowd and exciting atmosphere.

Two new jockeys both showed plenty of talent, Gretel Wilson formally from Queensland, now based in Melbourne and  Shane Bonham from NSW,

 who is on a short visit here with trainer Greg Douglas.

The Kelly camp had enjoyable week end arriving in their new "Bus" with horses in tow. Like the rest of us had nice social night out, but differed in that

they went home with three winners. Great Stuff ! they are and have been great supporters of the sprints.

Sprint enthusiasts from as far as Broken Hill ,Wentworth, Melbourne, St Arnaud and Nhill attended and enjoyed the day.

Congratulations again to the Birchip community for putting on such a great show. The hospitality and the food was the best! found only in places like this.

 The Calcutta which was run on the night before, created a lot of interest. The highest priced horse  Buzraami  ($600)  actually won the race, so those buyers would have been happy.

 Buzraami now is favourite to win the final of Presidents Cup. The Birchip cup was his 10th win from 13 starts, not bad for a TB cast-off. He is trained

by Great Western identity  Annette Blanch

 

 

 

 

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Caramut   Race  Results      28/02/2009

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Caramut Race Finishes 28/02/09

 Click on Race to see replay

Race 1       Race 2       Race 3        Race 4       Race 5

 

 

 

 

In Vogue def Destiny's Fulfilled  in the Challenge                                        She Knows def Alcatraz     in Class2

 

 

A heat of Caramut Cup wheelbarrow race.

Courtesy  Eddyvale Enterprises Click for email

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Race Results Panmure  1/2/09

                 As The Dust Settles

                                                       1.   Maiden : Just Mary Ballard won in a photo finish ( half head) from the Doug Rand trained Justazhot with

                                                                              Docs smokin Sensation three lengths away in third place. Click here for Video finish

                                                        2    Class 2 1st Div: Hezasmartwon came with withering run to beat race leader "Here To go" with Alcatraz  in

                                                                                        third place, Top Shelf was officially fourth. Some of these hadn't run on dirt before, and

                                                                                        it showed (not used to a face full of dirt). Click here for Video.

                                                        3  Class2 2nd Div:  The Robyn Kelly trained Dun Deal made it two from two when over came a tardy start to run

                                                                                         down ever consistent and race leader Barmaid Billie with She Knows in third.

                                                                                            Click here Video

                                                         4  Class 4:            Cochise ,  at his best took control of this race and strolled in for a 3 length win.

                                                                                        Hot Diggidy doing his best in the concluding stages ran 2nd with Blurr in for third.

                                                                                                Click Here video

                                                           5  Open 500          A much awaited contest: We were not disappointed, with Buzraami winning his 10th over

                                                                                           Elbarto 3/4 length with the old warrior  Indi Star hanging on from Cecil Henry for third.

                                                                                           What great race, now looking forward to the final of the Presidents Cup.

                                                                                            Four (TB) geldings  approx 35 wins between them --A credit to all. Click for Video.

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                                                       Deceased Stallion "Instant Reaction" went within a 1/2 head of a treble when Dun Deal

                                                          and Hezasmartwon  finished first and newcomer Justazhot got pipped right on the line.

                                                                with plenty more to come.  Here To Go (grandson of Instant Reaction)  ran a honest 2nd .

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                    New trainers Hayley Grellet from Great Western and Jack Coffey from Birchip notched up their first sprint winners

                                               at Panmure. Congratulations!!!!  Hayley has had a background in dressage while Jack has been involved in TB.s 

                                               While on winners: Jason Paton former Group1 winning TB jockey rode a treble this same day, included were

                                               Just Mary's Ballard and Hezasmartwon trained by the above trainers and Dun Deal trained by Robyn Kelly.

                                               This season along with Mike Preston (Buzraami's regular rider) is Jason's first in the sprints. They and David Jonhston

                                                and last years leading hoop Lenny Andrews have brought professionalism to the sprints from their TB involvement.

                                                                                                                           Keep it up Fellas!

 

 

 

 

Summarising the 2008 season.

  47  horses raced by 13 different trainers.
  29 TB's  won  25  races from 360m --650m
  18 QH's  won 18 races  from  220m---500m
  9 meetings  of 43 races were conducted

 

Congratulations    Robyn Kelly        2008 Trainer of the year.  Runner up   Kate Murnane
                                    Lenny Andrews           Jockey         "                      "            Adam Ryan
                                    Fortune Cookie            Horse          "                         "         Black Betty

 

First season TB competitors who made an impression.
Elbarto (TB)           6 wins/8 starts
Buzraami (TB)        5 wins/7 starts
Black Betty (TB)     3 wins/
Hot Diggidy (TB)    3 wins/4starts
Cecil Henry (TB)    2 wins/2 starts
She Knows (TB)     2 wins/5 starts
Tennia  (TB)           1 win/1 start

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Horse of the Year

Jockey of the Year

 

Trainer of the Year

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 VRQHA Over all Standings 2006/2007

  The committee of the VRQHA have announced the

 Hi Point winners

of 

Trainer---Jockey  and Hi Point Horse 2007

 Trainer 1st     Robyn Kelly      81 pts

                    2       Tony Smith          62

                    3        T.C Chinner        60

 

  Jockey   1st     Adam Ryan    56 pts

                       2       C. Hooper         51

                       3       H Barry            46

 

HI Point--Horse

             

             1st   More Hassels---    34 pts

                (Model Bird x Hassel on) (Thundering Jet x Pinewood Lily)   Trainer T.C.Chinner     Owner Birdhouse Stud Qld.

                2     Cochise (TB)           30 pts

                 Fasiyev x Danarich   ( Danehill)   Trainer Tony Smith    Owners T and S  Smith

                3     Fortune Cookie          25 pts

               (Casey's Luck x Touch of Mighty)  Trained Kate Murnane  Owners  K and A Murnane

 

A Worthy mention   Bymyside won 3 from 3 starts  rates in my Top 10 over thirty years of Sprint Participation

                  Hemp Jet  the Legend,  returned at age 19 to be beaten a head by stablemate Super Trooper

                 Birdhouse Stud  located at Toowoomba, supplied both  Hi Point Horse More Hassels and 

                Fortune Cookie 3rd in the standings.

 

 

 

BIRCHIP RACES 16^TH MARCH 2008   Photos on Photo Gallery Page

                                           As The Dust Settles

Race1      
A great result for Annette Blanch.  Even being hospitalized herself didn't stop her going to Birchip to gain another winner Buzraami, like Annette,

 went there with winning on his mind, and that he did!  Princess "G" ran a much improved race for second and
newcomer Hot Lips filled third.

Race 2      
Could have called it the match race of the season. What a finish! Super Trooper on the rail lead hands and heels.   200 out Fortune Cookie, 

 now under the whip, kicked up to put its head in front, but David Johnston bided his time and with 50m to go pulled the stick and 'Super"

 (and he is!) regained the lead and won. No disgrace on Fortune Cookie. She beat "Super" at his first start
by a short/half/head.  Many onlookers said it was a dead heat or should have gone the other way-- up until recently we would never

 had known. Fortunately we now have Photo Finish equipment.  That win is number 4 straight for the son of Lady Wembley, half brother to
Sir Wembley, Blue Boy's image and Cash'n'Balance.  Old Sundew King ran third but didn't threaten.

Race 3
Well the favourite ( She Knows)  won well from the fast finishing Syrene with Rockafella there for third.
"Goodonya" Doug Rand - you have been patient!  He had a slow horse, traded it in for a faster horse and won!
Won't be any stopping him now! 

Race 4   
The Birchip  trainers race was won by Boyz in Berri trained by Corey Wright The Axeman second and hot lips Third.

Race 5   
The Birchip Cup.  A great spectacle! With the Adrian Ireland trained ELBARTO making it 3 wins in a row by grabbing
Black Betty on the line.  Old Indi Star showed some of his best form to be close up for third. Great racing! It sure thrilled a large crowd.

Lenny Andrews again the star of the saddle - 2 wins and a 2nd from 3 rides!

 I have to make mention of the Birchip Community effort !!  Look, as I arrived i saw the great facilities; Marquees with air/conditioners,
plenty of man made shade and boy did we need that with 40 plus heat.

The hospitality was something else.  The people have been doing it tough because of the drought, but when they set their minds on doing
something they sure made it happen! Many volunteers did an enormous job.

I have to single out the track curator Jack Coffey and helpers,.  What a mighty job preparing the track.  No joke - the best surface we have
raced on all season.   Thanks Fellas!         

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Camperdown results 1/03/2008 click here

 

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                                    As The Dust Settles Camperdown

Race 1   Well it took a while to plan it. But it went as the script said. Tennia came, ran and won as she liked, it was nice!

                Heaven Knows ran into 2nd a head of Here To Go(3rd) and Dun Deal who had their own match race, only the bob of the head         between them.    

Race 2    Well a return to form for Bymyside saw her defeat More Hassels and Mabenjak

Race3     A much awaited return of Super Trooper didn't disappoint; he treated the opposition with contempt.  5 lengths to Blurr  and Easy Dozen third.  Nothing more to say.

Race 4    Cecil Henry what a find! Now a class 4 horse, there were other runners but nowhere near "Cecil"

                     Fortune Cookie was runner up, and Hezasmartwon a fast finishing third.

Race 5    What an exciting race up until the turn, about 6 a breast on the corner when 'Lenny' hit the SUPER CHARGER 

  button on ELBARTO who EXPLODED away to win by 6 lengths. Another smart TB. Rockafella ran 2nd and   Fabulous  Dancer 3rd.  Rumour has it ,The Roman Rodent

 was having his last start. He has been a  great money spinner and given many owners and punters many thrills over his racing life. Goodonya 'Rat"

 

`     In closing I have to say that with few exceptions our Quarter Horse blood is 25 years behind our Tbred's,   with the  availability

 of the  shuttle TB stallions, we have the best in the world. The last recognised sprint bred  Quarter Horse sire was   Easy Dozen 28 years ago.

                                              I think some home work needs to be done!

       I can't say seeya until I mention  Lenny Andrews; he doesn't get the opportunities he deserves. A former sprint  premiership winner,

 he is riding like a man possessed, 2 rides 2 wins at Camperdown and polished rides at that.

        Keep it up Lenny!

 

                 Don't forget Birchip on 16th march and  VRQHA Conference on 27-28-29th Mortlake

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Panmure Results in detail  Click Here

                                                    As The Dust Settles on Panmure

Race 1.  A interesting race, Hot Digiddy made it 3 in a row when he mowed down Destiny's Fulfilled right on the line.A great battle

                 for third  with Doug Rands new acquisition Heaven Knows pipping Dun Deal at the distance.

Race 2.  Marbenjack caused a season upset by rolling Fortune Cookie and More Hassells. Not much in the margins ,exciting stuff!

Race 3.  This was a race someone will never forget! Namely new trainer Annette Blanch!  her first win, and congratulations too.    

The winner Buzraami scored a narrow but convincing win over the Tony Smith trained Fabulous Dancer with Syrene  filling third place.

Race 4.  The Pat Kelly owned Cecil Henry (a definite Smokey) cleaned up the ever consistent Hezasmartwon with

GoBarbie Go running third.

Race 5   The grey Elbarto trained by Adrian Ireland stormed home to beat the Tony Smith runner in Price Of Love who was

                   trying to win her second in succession (having won at Caramut). The maiden sprinter Rockafella impressed by

                    running third.

          The new Panmure track proved an outstanding success, being alot flatter and the surface albeit sandy loam was  no

             more than 40mm deep and even. Some fast times were run. A top job by the Panmure community in the preparation.

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As the Dust Settles

 

 reflection, the day at Caramut was a great one, many winners but most importantly RACING won.

Some of the most exciting finishes seen in a long time

RACE 1 3YR OLD

 CLASS 2                      Destiny's Fullfilled Jumped in front railed up and proved too smart.

RACE 2  Class 2     Hot Digiddy  (smart little horse) won its second race from 2 starts after wearing down Blurr who ran its usual honest race.

RACE 3    OPEN 400   Black Betty the up and coming star jumped from a maiden win 3 meetings ago to roll Bymyside and Fortune Cookie 

 The champion mare Bymyside  

 tasted defeat the first time in about 3 years but was far from disgraced, the others  aided by fitness were better on the day. Watch out next meeting.

RACE 4  CLASS 1  500   A little money wagered on some of these, a couple of city cast offs, but no match for the little grey who gave them a

 start and was too good.     The grey being Hezasmartwon.

RACE 5 OPEN 500       On paper what a field! Price of Love just a little too good, but only just. ! Black Betty having her second run was

 right there ' Red Hot Chilli Pepper ran third, last years Hi Point horses More Hassells blew the start and ran accordingly,  but will live to fight again.  

                       Sensational day's racing ,one that will be remembered. Congratulations to the Caramut committee .

                                                    Robin Kelly  Trainer of the day 2 wins

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Results 2008

                                                        

Caramut Races 6^th January 2008

                    Results

 

Caramut	6/01/2008
Race #	Place	Horse	Jockey	Trainer
1	1	BARMAID BILLIE	Samantha Dunn	Adrian Ireland
	2	HERE TO GO	Adam Ryan	Robyn Kelly
	3	DESTINY’S FULFILLED	Lenny Andrews	Adrian Ireland
	scr	DUN DEAL
2	1	FORTUNE COOKIE	Samantha Dunn	Kate Murnane
	2	SUNDEW KING	Lenny Andrews	Kate Murnane
	scr	HEZASMARTWON
3	1	BLACK BETTY	Adam Ryan	Robyn Kelly
	2	GONE WEST	Lenny Andrews	Doug Rand
	3	YABBA DABBA DO	Samantha Dunn	Robyn Kelly
	scr	WATCHMETALE
4	1	BLURR	Lenny Andrews	Kate Murnane
	2	THE ROMAN RODENT	Adam Ryan	Graham Greaves
	3	GO BARBIE GO	Samantha Dunn	Carole Dunn
	scr	BLACK BETTY

 

 

                                                    As the dust settles

              There wasn't much as the track was perfectly grassed the fallout from Sunday's meeting is positive.

              Although the fields were a little on the small side competition was good.

              Perhaps the highlight of the day was the 3year old race.

Race 1   The first starters behaved like old professionals and the precocious Barmaid Billie was too smart on the day.

             That being over 320 m  next time the distance is 400m it will be interesting as the 2nd placegetter Here to Go

             was making a run on the line.

Race 2   Fortune Cookie made it a one act affair even though Sundew King wasn't that far away.

Race 3    Black Betty (by Mookta TB ) showed that she has a future in this sport.

Race 4    Was the closest of the day Blurr just defeating the "old grey" The Roman Rodent (trained by G. Greaves) 

               when they meet at Terang in 2 weeks over 600m it should be a great race with a few others in the mix.  

              The leading trainer of the meet was Kate Murnane with 2 winners.

          

 

              The VRQHA is very fortunate ,  it has a great support base, which is greatly appreciated.

            

 

 

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Results Terang  20^TH JANUARY 2008

 

Terang Race # Place Horse Jockey Trainer 1 1 BARMAID BILLIE Samantha Dunn Adrian Ireland   2 DESTINYS FULFILLED Lenny Andrews Adrian Ireland   3 DUN DEAL Adam Ryan Robyn Kelly           2 1 FORTUNE COOKIE Samantha Dunn Kate Murnane   2 BLACK BETTY Adam Ryan Robyn Kelly   3 MARBENJACK Daniel Noll Robyn Kelly           3 1 HOT DIGIDDY David Johnson Robyn Kelly   2 FAIRDINKUM Daniel Noll Robyn Kelly   3 WATCHMETALE Samantha Dunn Adrian Ireland           4 1 GO BARBIE GO Samantha Dunn Carole Dunn   2 BLURR Adam Ryan Kate Murnane   3 GONE WEST David Johnson Doug Rand           5 1 BLACK BETTY David Johnson Robyn Kelly   2 PRINCESS G Lenny Andrews Kate Murnane   3 FAIR DINKUM Samantha Dunn Robyn Kelly

                                                                            As the dust settles

                                Sunday 20th January was an overcast and somewhat damp day: But the racing was exciting with close finishes        .                                   

Race 1  3 year old           Was quite close affair with Barmaid Billie leading all the way and just holding off Destiny's Fullfilled and

                                   the first starter  Dun Deal .The quality of education of these young horses is a credit to their trainers.

        2  Class 3                Fortune Cookie notched up win 4 of her career in beating the improver Black Betty in the run to the

                                                                   

 

         3 Maiden               Newcomer Hot Digiddy upset the more fancied runners to run out the victor over Fairdinkum.

 

         4 Class 600            Go barbie Go trained by Carole Dunn and ridden by her daughter Sam ran down the more

                                     fancied Blurr to win a head bobbing finish. Its good to see new trainers get a win so early

                                     in the season.

         5 Open  600          The runner up in the class 3 Black Betty showed that she's the up and coming one by taking out the open

                                     when having her second run for the day. Princes G ran a good 2nd only a head away .  She seems to

                                     have a future being by General Nedyim out of a Snippets mare.

                                  

                                    

                                     Sam Dunn rode a treble and David Johnson a double on his first meeting.

                                        Daniel Noll son of Steven Noll well known Gippsland jockey showed experience

                                            beyond his years to get into the placegetters on debut.

                                    

                                      The track was in excellent order being a little on the dead side after a lot of rain.

                                      The stewards were on the job keeping the jockeys up to the mark.

                                       Random swabbing was carried out! The cost of this process these days is much more

                                      affordable as is the swabbing of jockeys.

                                                                       Safety is paramount in this industry.

 

 

 

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 Trials  29/12/2007

Around 20 horses trialled at Caramut. It was pleasing to see new horses with new trainers attend.

The three year olds proved to be interesting as they represented sires Model Bird, Instant Reaction and Ala Dozen. the mares that they were out

of were of the highest quality. Barracoota (one of the best of her time in Queensland) Anuther Belle (Full sister to Bellard Bird All Australian Futurity winner)

 Pacific Bird out of (AA Derby winner Pacific Dozen) Better Chick unraced 1/2 sister to Jet Chick 10 wins Qld and to Thundering Chick  Gympie Gold sires,

Chicks thunder multi winner and sire. Last but least a filly out of a Go Far Bob mare, Go Far Bar Bob (imp) the only stallion ever to run AAAT

 on all official distances in USA.

Amongst the new trainers, Doug Rand who was successful back in the Calder Park days. Other trainers not there, Tony Smith,  Bill Davies

 Peter Gray  Dennis Peach  Max Dods have horses in work and we will see them soon.

As an incentive the VRQHA has allocated $1000 bonus for the seasons Hi Point Trainer, Jockey and Horse.

Sunday 6th January the first meeting of the season will be at Caramut (transferred from Penshurst),  See you there!

 

 

     As the dust settles at Camperdown.

            Mortlake Finishes Video                                                          

Race 1      Click here     

Race 2

Race 3

Race 4

Race 5

 

 

 

 

Race Results

Results    Panmure     25/02/07

Maiden 360             Class 1-3                    Class4-open           Cup 600       All Aged Classic Sprint

1 Fortune Cookie               Ampra Jedda           Bymyside              Cochise         Bymyside

2 Yabbadabbadoo              Marbenjak               More Hassels         Indi Star       Cochise

3 Hezasmartwon              Sunday Son             Chantilly Lace         Blurr            More Hassels   

Tony Smith once again with a treble is leading trainer. Bymyside showed again she's the best sprinthorse racing,

even thou More Hassels  served it up to her in their first encounter to go done by a head.

In the second race he (More Hassels) got pushed off the track in the early stages and made a late bid but the mare had flown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ampra Jedda wins her final start                               Bymyside defeats More Hassels by a head

 

 

 

Ampra Jedda  who was said to be unsound last year ,proved the Vets wrong by winning the class 3, while 6 months in foal.

She has now been retired to the broodmare paddock in foal to Model Bird.

Fortune Cookie bred by Birdhouse Stud and now owned in the same interests as Blurr (Allan and Kate Murnane) won

the maiden at her first start in Victoria, and looks to have a few more wins in her.

Probably the best days racing ever held at Panmure, track was perfect and the racing very competitive.

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Mortlake Results   7/4/2007

 

 550 METRES        

RACE 1: ELDERS OPEN RACE  550m

 FOR HORSES THAT HAD NOT ON AN OPEN SPRINT RACE. 

1 More Hassels      Jk A Ryan          2 Blurr      S Dunn

 3 One Time    G Arndell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More Hassels defeating Blurr in 550 open

  

Race 2      AQHA and Telstra Country Wide  

 Class 1-4    320 m

 

A Star in the Making!

Super Trooper takes the split between Hemp Jet And Cochise to win

1/2 brother to Sir Wembley, Cash and Balance, Blue Boy's Image

all notable performers

 

1 Super Trooper           Jk  K Eldrid

2 Hemp Jet                   Jk    H Barry 

3 Cochise                      Jk C Hooper

 

RACE 3 AQHA & RIDLEY AGRI PRODUCTS

TOMORROWS CHAMPIONS

MAIDEN RACE 320

 

 Hezasmartwon strolls in !   

1 Hezasmartwon        Jk Simone Collett

2 Yabbadabbadoo      Jk   H Barry

3  Dunoyet                   Jk A Ryan

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 THE ORIGIN ENERGY MORLAKE OPEN SPRINT

 

 

  

1Bymyside          Jk R Dixon

2Tacka                  Jk A Shadbolt

3 Indi Star                 Jk A Ryan

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Moyne Shire   Repercharge          400m

1  Tacka                 Jk C Hooper

2  Fortune Cookie              Jk S Dunn

2  Blurr                                Jk A Ryan

 

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 Mortlake Sprints:  

               Superb day of racing,great autumn weather brilliant venue, excellent crowd (over2000)

 

 

Race 1     More Hassels controlled the race from the beginning, won as he liked . Blurr ran its usual honest race.

 

Race 2     Super Trooper caused an upset win against the more fancied rivals in Hemp Jet (narrowly beaten)

            and Cochise who was doing his best at the end. The winner is a up and coming star.

 

Race 3      Hezasmartwon blew his rivals away, he has been a little unlucky in the past but stood up here .

 

Race 4      Bymyside continued her winning streak, but narrowly from Tacka a much improved run and Indi Star only 1/2 length

              away after Adam Ryan got his feet knocked out of his irons when barrier gates bounced back,

                     the best bit of horsemanship seen for a long time, to be beaten1/2 length, not been  able to use the whip

                     and  staying on.(next time)

 

                   

Race 5      Tacka returned to winning, with a superb display, Fortune Cookie put in a great performance to go down by 1/2 length

                    and Blurr ran on for third.

 

                   New kids on the block --Simone Collett and Kody Eldrid  (jockeys) both rode a winner Congratulations !!!!! 

                     Super Trooper  won his second race having been ridden also on his debut win by Kody. 

 Video

   

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or if you would like to buy a video of the whole season, please contact Janine Gibbins to purchase your memories.

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Cathy Chinner:   formally one of Australia 's most successful sprint jockeys returned to the saddle after a absence

 of 15 years, to ride the winner of the Roxby Downs cup over 1600 m. In the $8000 cup she rode an outsider for an

old friend in Phil Dodd who had links with old horses namely Blue Boy's Image and Mighty Jet, who were two

 top liners in their day. Without a doubt the most talented horseperson that I ever legged onto a horse.

 

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Maiden

1 Chantilly Lace (Zedative-- Dozens Edition)      Tr T Smith

2 Hezasmartwon (Instant Reaction-Goattila)

3Yabadabadoo (Great Stuff--Run Ruby Run)

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Class 1-2

1Cochise  (TB) Fasiyev--Danarich)         TR T Smith    

2Marbenjak (Totaka Yotanka---Windsonics-Signet)

3 Glenwood Henry  (Instant Reaction--Shesago)

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Caramut   Cup Class 3-4

 1More Hassels (Model Bird--Hassel On)          TR Terry Chinner

2 Ampra Jedda (Instant Reaction--Ampra Morning Mist)

3Decks Again--(Wonga Deep Image--Medora Monlady

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Open 500

 1Indi Star     (Stargazer--Indian Sue)                  TR Robyn Kelly

2Tacka  (Thunder Chick--Dozens Edition)

3 Datari  (Toypindari--Datelle

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AQHA Australia Plate

1 Cochise              TR T Smith

2 More Hassels

3Marbenjak

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Results brought to you by  Crow's Foot Pottery  Panmure     Click Here

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Race Results Caramut 17/03/2007

500 Open

1 Indi Star         Jk A Ryan                    Tr Robyn Kelly

2 Blurr

3 Datari

Class 1-4

1 More Hassels      Jk  A Ryan             Tr Terry Chinner

2 Fortune Cookie*

2 Mabenjak   *         Dead heat 2nd

Maiden

1 Super Trooper               Tr Robyn Kelly

2 Hezasmartwon

3 Watchmetale

  

Consolation

1 Fortune Cookie                Tr Kate Murnane

2 Watchmetale

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               Really spinning its wheels--Panmure Barrels

 

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The 'Kelly Gang" at Panmure           Bymyside leads All Aged Field           Cochise on his way to winning the            600 at Panmure

            Photo's courtesy  Cath Nolan                  

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PHOTO'S from Caramut & Panmure

 

 

 

 

 

Chantilly Lace wins Caramut         

 

 

 

 

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The Roman Rodent

for 3 wins and a Second.

Considering his winning distance on Tb tracks was 1300-1400metres and he won 12 from 48 starts on 24 different tracks

 in the  city and track record holder he's performed very well.

Raced on lease by Pat And Robyn Kelly from Terry Chinner trained by Robyn and ridden by Melissa Mc Carroll

 its Hard to beat the "Old Grey"

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St Arnaud Results 2006

Maiden     !  Blazing Image  Trainer Luke Brashaw, jockey Lisa Penn

          2   Super Trooper Trainer Robyn Kelly, jockey Harold Barry

           3   Running Cat Trainer Adrian Ireland, jockey Adam Ryan

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Cup Sprint 

    1    Bymyside   Trainer Tony Smith, jockey Ron Dixon

          2    Indi Star     Trainer Robyn Kelly, jockey Harold Barry

          3   Ampra Jedda Trainer Adrian Ireland, jockey Andy Read

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AA Derby 

     1 Miss Good Speed (mr Fizzester xCat Dancing Woman) Trainer Adrian Ireland, jockey Adam Ryan

          2 Hezasmartwon   ( Instant Reaction x Goattila (TB) Trainer Robyn Kelly, jockey Harold Barry

 

 

The Finish

Returning to Scale

The Presentation

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 Class 1-4 

     1Blazing Image Trainer Luke Brayshaw, jockey Lisa Penn

          2 Marbenjak  Trainer Robyn Kelly, jockey Melissa McCarroll

           3 Blurr  Trainer Kate Murnane, jockey Adam Ryan

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600 Open

   1 The Roman Rodent (Tb) Trainer, Robyn Kelly, jockey Melissa McCarroll

       2 Blurr Trainer Kate Murnane, jockey Adam Ryan

       3 Tacka Trainer Tony Smith, jockey Ron Dixon

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 Repacharge

   1 Glenwood Henry Trainer Robyn kelly, jockey Harold Barry

        2 Zaravic Trainer Kate Murnane, jockey Adam Ryan

        3  Battle Princess Trainer Dale Zunneberg, jockey Lenny Andrews

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Sensational Days racing, great local reception,many interested followers from as far away as Queensland

 

Leading Trainers,  Robyn Kelly and Luke Brayshaw 2 wins each

Leading Jockey,    Lisa Penn 2 wins

 

 

 

Panmure Results 2006

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Race 1 Maiden

1 Blurr Jk A  Ryan  Tr Kate Murnane

2 Running Cat Jk A Read

3 Super Trooper Jk, J Barry

 

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Race2     Panmure Cup

1 ByMySide jk R Dixon

2 Indi Star(TB) Jk J Barry

3 Baron Falls Jk Mel McCArrol

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Race 3 Class 1--4

1MarbenJak Jk Mel McCarrol

2 Slot Deck Jk J Barry

3 Running Cat Jk A Read       

 

            

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                      

 

 

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Race 4 ---600 Sprint

1 The Roman Rodent

Jk Mel McCarrol

2 Zarevic Jk A Ryan

3 Blurr Jk C Hooper

 

 

 

 

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Race 5  The Repecharge

1 Glenwood Henry Jk J Barry

 

 

2 Ampra Jedda Jk A Read      

3 Blazing Image           

 

 

 

 

         

                           

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Leading Trainer   Robyn Kelly,  3wins 1 sec ,1 third

Leading Jockey  Melissa McCarroll 2 wins

A Great day all-round  good crowd 2000 approx, and a nice sunny day.

The Barrel races  were a great hit, held for the first time at Panmure.

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Hemp Jet---He's a Legend

the 17 year old winning at Colac

ridden by John Barry a Fifty odd year old Legend

 

Hemp Jet  Winning at Colac  25/04/05        

 

                                                               

 

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 THE PANMURE  RACES  2004

RESULTS FROM THE PANMURE RACES

 

RACE 1. FRESHA CLASS 1, 402.3

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 Third $150

1st.  Glenwood Henry ridden by Harold Barry, trained by Robyn Kelly.

2nd. Jacks Thunder ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Greg Hewish.

3rd. Judges Te Off ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Adrian Ireland.

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RACE 2 PANMURE HOTEL CLASS 3-4 SPRINT 402.3

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 Third $150

1st. Strike It Six ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Ian McKenzie.

2nd. Hemp-Jet ridden by Harold Barry, trained by Robyn Kelly.

3rd.  Impressive Duke ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Adrian Ireland.

16 year old Hemp Jet  with (his strapper Angela ) just got pipped on the line.

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RACE 3 WARRNAMBOOL CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY PANMURE CUP- OPEN 402.3

Of $1500 First $930 Second $345 Third $225

 

1st. Barron Falls ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Ian McKenzie.

2nd. Like a Rock ridden by Cathy Hunter, trained by Tony Smith.

3rd. Indi Star ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Robyn Kelly.

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RACE 4 LEIGH CLARK CLASS 2 SPRINT, 402.3

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 third $150

 

1st. Bymyside ridden by Cathy Hunter, trained by Tony Smith.

2nd. Ampra Jedda ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Adrian Ireland.

3rd. War Dance ridden by Harold Barry, trained by Bill Robinson.

By my side Tr. Tony Smith                         Ampra Jedda Tr. Adrian Ireland

                                                             Judged Best Presented Horse

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 RACE 5 BENDIGO BANK OPEN 500M

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 Third $150

1st. Strike It Six ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Ian McKenzie.

2nd. Indi Star ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Robyn Kelly.

3rd. Glenwood Henry ridden by Melissa McCarroll, trained by Robyn Kelly.

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RACE 6 MOYNE SHIRE OPEN 600M

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 Third $150

 

1st. Barron Falls ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Ian McKenzie.

2nd. The Roman Rodent, ridden by Melissa McCarroll, trained by Robyn Kelly.

3rd. Decks Again, ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Dennis Peach.

 

The Roman Rodent

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Tr. Ian Mackenzie at presentation of Trophies .      Ron Dixon (jockey) rode Four winners

Great Effort  Four Wins ,Two horses,  Strike It Six and Barron Falls

Photos Supplied by Lisa Ireland

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Thanks to all  Sponsors and those who made this day a Great Success

 

"If this isn't one of Life's passions -What is"

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The" Golden Oldie "  Hemp Jet

with trainer/owner Robyn Kelly

 

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Click To Read

 Easy Dozen Story

 

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Pammure 2005

 

Panmure races what an event!!!  This Sprint Racing extravaganza just gets bigger and better every year. 

 To be honest I am so blown away by it all, not to mention exhausted by it that it is difficult

to know where to begin to tell you about it.

 This is not only the biggest Sprint Horse event in Australia, but it is also such a huge day off the track.

  As we were driving in, a big red helicopter was flying over taking people on sightseeing adventures,

 endless marquees, tents and bands, just fantastic! 

However there was no denying what everyone was there to see and that was the list of champion

racehorses that they had been reading about and hearing about in the media leading up to the event

and boy these horses did not disappoint.  On a sunny day hovering around twenty eight degrees with

a slight breeze to keep the flies at bay the racing began at around one o'clock. 

Race one was a class 1-2 and won by the favourite Ampra Jedda, trained by Adrian Ireland. 

This horse looked a treat in the mounting yard and was always going to be hard to beat,

and with the ever reliable Ron Dixon on board, she was never in any trouble.

Race two was on for young and old literally!  My own evergreen seventeen year old Hemp Jet

and four year old Australian Champion Bymyside were the two horses that the race ended up being between. 

 Unfortunately for my old mate Hemp jet  Bymyside  just kept surging forward to win in style. 

This horse is an absolute super mare, something really special.  Tony Smith from Wirlinga owns and

trains this mare and does it so well.  She is all class. I have to mention Tony's new jockey Melissa Ralph. 

She rode winners for most of the day and has a great riding style, not to mention courage, especially

when the giant Tacka felt a bit fresh heading up the the barriers at one stage.

 

Onto the prestigious Warrnambool Cheese And Butter Factory Panmure Cup.  By this stage the sponsors marquee was

overflowing with sponsors, champagne, waiters and security guards, guarding the all important stunning engraved vases,

winners cheques and magnificent flower arrangements.   

The classy sponsors marquee almost matched the class of the horses parading in the mounting yard.  The power and

strength of the Cup runners was just awesome.  Horses such as Tacka, Barron Falls and Impressive Duke are just pure power,

running against the speedy sleek thoroughbreds like Indi Star and newcomer Zarevic.  It was always going to be a race

to remember and I know that I will never forget the sight of them coming down the straight.  The starter and barrier

 loaders could not believe the power that flew out of the barriers with a clean even start.  It was not long before the

powerhouses Tacka and Barron Falls fought it out to the post resulting in Tacka winning the big event, trained by Tony Smith.

  Tony could do no wrong at Panmure, his horses were just magnificent and frightfully fast.  I got a sneak preview at

Tonys horses at the Camperdown training day two weeks before Panmure and they were right on song for Panmure. 

A top trainer is Tony Smith, who was then bombarded with handshakes, hugs, slaps on the back, speeches and gifts for his efforts.

 

Race four was the maiden which was won by our own Win D Marbenjack (named after our sons Marcus, Benjamin and Jack).

  I am thrilled with this young son of Totanka Yotanka.  He came all the way down to Victoria from Queensland as a colt. 

 We gelded him, had the talented Victorian Murray White break him in, and since then we have been training him slowly,

 so for him to come up and win first upt a Australia’s premier Sprint Racing event was a great achievement.  I have to give

credit to Melissa McCarroll his jockey who does all the hard yards with the horses at home for his win.  All that work paid

 off to see Melissas face as she galloped through the finish line, this was something to remember. Also one to mention in

 this race was Dale Zunneberg, a new trainer who made his presence felt with his horse Speedy Annie, who came home for 

 second place.  Dale was thrilled with this effort and congratulations to him.

 

Race five was the Moyne Shire Open Challenge of six hundred metres.  Six horses were entered in this event and you could

hear the crowd screaming, none louder than me when the horse I train called the Roman Rodent won.  This was a super race,

really tough to the end with all big horses ploughing up the turf.  I'm so proud of this old guy, he tries and tries and this

was his race.  Newcomer trainer Kate Murnane and newcomer jockey Adam Ryan were the surprise packet in this race.

While all the runners were fighting it out over the last fifty metres, Kates thoroughbred Zaravic came flying down the

outside lane bringing home second place.  This was a great thrill for Kate who had a tough day controlling her two strong

chestnuts in the mounting yard.

 

The last race for the day was a four hundred metre class 1-4.  Bymyside backed up beautifully winning this race from

 Ampra Jedda.  Bymyside was never troubled all day giving Tony Smith a win in every race he entered and Tonys

jockey Melissa Ralph tied with Ron Dixon for jockey of the day and Tony Smith winning trainer of the day.  Presentations

were then carried out and while the band started up again and people carried on partying, us poor tired trainers and

horses packed up for the journey home.

 

So that was The Panmure Races and Country Fair for 2005.  Probably the best in horse racing we have had, as everyone

 had a great day and with professional starters, barrier loaders and stewards, Sprint Horse Racing was projected just

 the way we want it to be, with just a few minor areas to address.  Tony smith with his champions Mymyside and Tacka

were the toast of Sprint Racing and they certainly deserved it.  As for Panmure, it is the envy of Race Clubs everywhere. 

 How a tiny community can come together and produce a show of this size and attract this much talent is just incredible.

  Well done Panmure, see you next year.

 

 

 THE PANMURE  RACES  2004

RESULTS FROM THE PANMURE RACES

 

RACE 1. FRESHA CLASS 1, 402.3

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 Third $150

1st.  Glenwood Henry ridden by Harold Barry, trained by Robyn Kelly.

2nd. Jacks Thunder ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Greg Hewish.

3rd. Judges Te Off ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Adrian Ireland.

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RACE 2 PANMURE HOTEL CLASS 3-4 SPRINT 402.3

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 Third $150

1st. Strike It Six ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Ian McKenzie.

2nd. Hemp-Jet ridden by Harold Barry, trained by Robyn Kelly.

3rd.  Impressive Duke ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Adrian Ireland.

16 year old Hemp Jet  with (his strapper Angela ) just got pipped on the line.

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RACE 3 WARRNAMBOOL CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY PANMURE CUP- OPEN 402.3

Of $1500 First $930 Second $345 Third $225

 

1st. Barron Falls ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Ian McKenzie.

2nd. Like a Rock ridden by Cathy Hunter, trained by Tony Smith.

3rd. Indi Star ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Robyn Kelly.

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RACE 4 LEIGH CLARK CLASS 2 SPRINT, 402.3

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 third $150

 

1st. Bymyside ridden by Cathy Hunter, trained by Tony Smith.

2nd. Ampra Jedda ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Adrian Ireland.

3rd. War Dance ridden by Harold Barry, trained by Bill Robinson.

By my side Tr. Tony Smith                         Ampra Jedda Tr. Adrian Ireland

                                                                             Judged Best Presented Horse

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 RACE 5 BENDIGO BANK OPEN 500M

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 Third $150

1st. Strike It Six ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Ian McKenzie.

2nd. Indi Star ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Robyn Kelly.

3rd. Glenwood Henry ridden by Melissa McCarroll, trained by Robyn Kelly.

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RACE 6 MOYNE SHIRE OPEN 600M

Of $1000 First $620 Second $230 Third $150

 

1st. Barron Falls ridden by Ron Dixon, trained by Ian McKenzie.

2nd. The Roman Rodent, ridden by Melissa McCarroll, trained by Robyn Kelly.

3rd. Decks Again, ridden by Lenny Andrews, trained by Dennis Peach.

 

 

 

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Tr. Ian Mackenzie at presentation of Trophies .      Ron Dixon (jockey) rode Four winners

Great Effort  Four Wins ,Two horses,  Strike It Six and Barron Falls

Photos Supplied by Lisa Ireland

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The First sprint meeting at Portarlington a great success.

Five trainers shared the winners of five races,and great racing it was.

Hemp Jet the 16 yold ex retiree having his first start for over thirteen years set the ball rolling with a easy win in the first race.

Trained by newcomer Robyn Kelly he led all the way. He was ridden by a former retiree H.Barry and a great ride it was.

Tacka trained by Tony Smith won the open race from Indi Star  after a terrific struggle.

Ampra Jedda (by Instant reaction) won the maiden by six lenghtsTrained by Adrian Ireland from SA.

Strike it Six  (Trained by I Mackenzie won the class (3&4) from By My Side in a stirring finish.

Indi Star backed up a second time to win the 600 m,Open race from Strike It Six who also started for a second time.

Indi Star Trained in SA. by Paul Cormack and ridden by Jenny Cormack who also rode Ampra Jedda to win.

Race PortarlingtonBakehouseClass1- 2 Sprint 320m 1:10pm

First $620, Second $230, Third $150

1^st Hemp Jet Harold Barry Robyn Kelly

2^nd Bymyside Cathryn Hunt Tony Smith

3^rd Impressive Duke Jenny Cormack Adrian Ireland

Time: 18.46s

Also Ran: Jacks Thunder, Lions Gain

Race 2 Portside Physiotherapy Open Sprint 402.3m 1:50pm

First $620, Second $230, Third $150

1^st Tacka Cathryn Hunt Tony Smith

2^nd Indi Star Jenny Cormack Paul Cormack

Time: 22.70s

Scratched: Killarney

Race 3 The Grand Hotel Class 3 – 4 Sprint 402.3m 2:30pm

First $620, Second $230, Third $150

1^st Strike It Six Joe Schembri Ian Mackenzie

2^nd Bymyside Cathryn Hunt Tony Smith

3^rd Grand Canyon Jenny Cormack Adrian Ireland

Time: 23.35s

Race 4 Wombats Bakery Maiden 320m 3:10pm

First $620, Second $230, Third $150

1^st Ampra Jedda Jenny Cormack Adrian Ireland

2^nd Regal Edge Cathryn Hunt Ian Mackenzie

3^rd Mr Sonny Money Harold Barry Ian Mackenzie

Time:-18.83s

Also Ran: Scandals Edition

Race 5 Portarlington Country Butchers Open 600m 3:50pm

First $620, Second $230, Third $150

1^st Indi Star Jenny Cormack Paul Cormack

2nd Strike It Six Joe Schembri Ian Mackenzie

3^rd Impressive Duke Harold Barry Adrian Ireland

Time: NTR

Also Ran: Tacka, Decks Again

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panmure 16 Feb 2003

Race 1 Maddens Lawyers Maiden Sprint 320m 1:10pm

First $620, Second $230, Third $150

1^st Judges Te Off 2/1 Jenny Cormack    Tr Adrian Ireland

2^nd Diamond 5/4 Gary Airs                     Greg Hewish

3^rd Ampra Jedda 9/4 Ron Dixon              Adrian Ireland

Time: 18.65s

Also Ran: Southern Rose

 

Race 2 Fresha Class 4 Sprint 402.3m 1:50pm

First $620, Second $230, Third $150

1^st Indi Star 9/4 Jenny Cormack               Tr Jenny Cormack

2^nd Like A Rock 5/4 Glenda Sutton                Tony Smith

3^rd Catwalk Queen 9/4 Ron Dixon                     William Robinson

Time: 22.97s

Scratched: Quick Eze

 

Race 3 The Walter Love Class 2 Sprint 402.3m 2:30pm

1^st Strike It Six 1/8 Gary Airs                            Tr Ian Mackenzie

2^nd Jacks Thunder 5/4 Ron Dixon                        Greg Hewish

Time: 23.47s

Scratched: Lets Scoot

 

Race 4 Moyne Shire Panmure Cup 402.3m 3:10pm

First $930 + Trophy, Second $345, Third $225

1^st Like A Rock 7/2 Glenda Sutton                          Tr Tony Smith

2^nd Tacka 4/5 Ron Dixon                                              Tony Smith

3^rd Impressive Duke 5/4 Jennie Cormack                      Adrian Ireland

Time:-22.15s

Also Ran: Sheeza Dandy

Scratched: Killarney, Morning Star

 

Race 5 Leigh Clark Maiden Sprint 402.3m 3:50pm

First $620, Second $230, Third $150

1^stdh Born To Run 7/4 Gary Airs                                          Tr  Greg Hewish

1^stdh Grand Canyon 4/5 Jennie Cormack                                    Adrian Ireland

3^rd Decks Again 7/2 Lenny Andrews                                           Lenny Andrews

Time: 23.25s

Also Ran: War Dance

 

Race 6 Panmure Hotel 600 Challenge 600m 4:30pm

First $620, Second $230, Third $150

1^st Tacka 4/5 Jenny Cormack                                                    Tony Smith

2^nd Jack 5/2 Gary Airs                                                              Garry Robertson

3^rd Bobby 2/1 Glenda Sutton                                                     Garry Robertson

Time: Not recorded

Also Ran: Maltice, Damaar

Scratched: Strike It Six, (No Jockey)

Video Available from Frank Sharkey Ph 0355628259

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Race Results from Dederang Jan 18 - 2003 

Race 1 McIntyre 4yo & over Sprint 402.3m 1:30pm

Race Results - Gympie Winter Sprint Series Day 2 – 17th August 2002

Race 1 – Les White 3YO Maiden Sprint - 320m $1,200

1^st    Chic E Babe (G Rolls) 3yo b f Cash N Balance x Casam   Trainer: I Rosenow

2^nd  Flying Hemp (K Spencer) 3yo br g Lets Fly Savannah x Mighty Hemp Trainer: G Allen

3^rd   Hamos Turnip (S McCann) 3yo br g Manor Meyer x Dons Dozen   Trainer: D McCann

Others: Judges Return, Miss Top Flyer   Scratched: Mr Super (late – jockey unavailable)

Margins: 2 lengths x 1 length Time: 19.4s (unofficial).

Race 2 – Cooloola Shire Council Class 3 Sprint - 320m $1,600

2^nd  Strike It Six (S Cumming) 4yo ch g In The Slot TB x Pals Jet   Trainer: K Bennett

1^st    Fair Dinkum (J McEwan) 4yo br g Tatanka Yotanka x Jets Fair Lady   Trainer: G Roberts

3^rd   Dons Easy (J Stevenson) 5yo br g Don McCue x Sparking Easy   Trainer: B Abraham

Others: To A Tee, Royal McCue, Mighty Dozen   Scratched: Nil

Margins: 1.25 lengths x 2 lengths   Time: 19.0s (unofficial). 1^st place horse had swab taken.

Race 3 – Cooloola Shire Council Open Sprint - 402m $2,000

1^st    Baron Falls (S Cumming) 12yo b g The Ambassador (USA) x Koopi Poopi   Trainer: V Wall

2^nd   Mighty Easy (S Murdoch) 9yo ch g Mighty Meyers (USA) x Easy Rush   Trainer: G Roberts

3^rd   Fast Fred (J Stevenson) 9yo br g No Faith TB x Petite Roman TB   Trainer: D McCann

Others: Fancy Jet, Flying Candy, Go Girl, In Vogue   Scratched: Nil

Margins: 1.5 lengths x neck   Time: 22.4s (unofficial).   1^st place horse had swab taken.

Race 4 – Cooloola Milk Maiden Sprint – 402m $1,200

1^st    Greased Lightening (S Cumming) 3yo b c Don McCue x Royal Dozen   Trainer: B Abraham

2^nd   Miss Valentine (J Stevenson) 5yo b m Don McCue x Tiny Valpariso   Trainer: B Abraham

3^rd   Mad Connection (S Murdoch) 8yo ch m Handler TB x Swiss Dancer TB   Trainer: D Thain

Others: Tincen, Chicks Last Trick, Mr Super (lost rider)  Scratched: Nil

Margins: 2.25 lengths x 2 lengths   Time: 22.8s (unofficial).

Today, the Victorian Racing Quarter Horse Association (VRQHA), hosted their first Sprint Race Meeting at Chiltern,

Victoria. The track was in excellent condition, thanks to the efforts of the Racetrack Committee, local organizations and most of the local community.

As is customary in Victoria, the betting public were catered for by the Victorian Bookmakers Association, who also offered betting on the Melbourne races.

The VRQHA would like to take this opportunity to thank the team of unsung heroes of the day, i.e. the Chief Steward Mr Terry Chinner, Stewards Bob Farrow

 and Geoff Chamberlain who demonstrated expertise in controlling the meeting and ensuring that every participant followed the correct procedures.

Thanks also to the Starter

and Barrier Attendants Peter Rooney, Mike Taft and Matthew Catto who performed a difficult and sometimes dangerous task with skill and perseverance.

There were many duties to be carried out in order to run the race meeting, and these duties were performed by VRQHA members and associates.

A big thank you to Scott Cummings who donated his riding fees back to the race club to buy trophies for “Trainer of the Day” and “Jockey of the Day”

for the next meeting.

The card consisted of five races commencing at 1:20pm. The results are as follows:

Race 1 INDIGO SHIRE CLASS 1-4 SPRINT 320m

Of $1000          First $620,           Second $230,             Third $150

Boons Bid broke well and led from start to finish, taking out the race by a convincing 3 lengths.

Strike it Six also broke well but was no match for Boons Bid. A La Mon did not get a clean start

 and was still 2 lengths shy at the post. Model Jet missed the start

 and made up some ground but was unable to catch a class field.

also ran          Model Jet      Lenny Andrews,  Model Jet missed the start.

                    Margins, 3 lengths x 2 lengths x neck

Race 2 CHILTERN TOURISM AUTHORITY MAIDEN 
SPRINT 320m

Of $1000          First $620,           Second $230,              Third $150

All horses broke clean from the barrier. Ran the race together and were all close at the finish.

The experienced Scott Cummings piloted his mount to victory by ¾ of a length.

                    Margins, ¾ length x ½ head

          Scratched: Zaps Jet, Rainy Pay Woman, Lets Scoot

Race 3 HYGAIN MAIDEN SPRINT 402m

Of $1000          First $620,           Second $230,             Third $150

Saint Nick, Slot Deck and Battle the Wind all jumped well.

 Miss Margaret was a little slow out of the gate. Mositunya came out running across the track,

 bucking and after about 50m had dislodged the jockey. Mr Kool Bid missed the start.

Saint Nick showed his class with a win by three lengths, with Slot Deck second over Battle the Wind

 by half a length. Mr Kool Bid was unlucky not catch the field after overcoming a bad start.

Also ran          Mr Kool Bid, Miss Margaret(TB), Mositunya

                             Margins, 3 lengths x ½ length x 4 lengths

Race 4 CHILTERN TELEGRAPH HOTEL OPEN CHALLENGE 600m

Of $1000          First $620,           Second $230,            Third $150

The start of this race was clean, all horses jumped well.

 Models Fancy Boy took the lead early and was never headed.

 Bobby was unable to catch the leader

 and The Boss

was a good third, passing a fading Decks Again at the line.

Race 5 VRQHA INVITATION OPEN SPRINT 320m

Of $1000          First $620,           Second $230,           Third $150

Sir Wembley and Barron Falls, both owned and trained by Ventry Wall, ran a very tight race with Sir Wembley prevailing by a very narrow margin.

 In fact this was the closest race of the day. Battle the Wind was third. Mr Kool Bid was a further length behind.

Today, the Victorian Racing Quarter Horse Association (VRQHA), hosted another Sprint Race Meeting at Chiltern,

Victoria. The track, this time, was heavy but fully operational, thanks to the efforts of the Racetrack Committee

 and local organizations.

 We, again, were blessed with very nice weather and attracted a crowd of around one thousand.

 The meeting offered its usual extensive catering at inexpensive prices.

There were several new faces present, some trainers and some horses. We are always happy to welcome both.

The betting public were catered for by the Victorian Bookmakers Association, who also offered betting on the Melbourne races.

The VRQHA would like to take this opportunity, once again, to thank the team of unsung heroes of the day, ie the Chief Steward Mr Geoff Chamberlain,

Stewards Bob Farrow and J. Hayes who demonstrated expertise in controlling the meeting and ensuring that

every participant followed the correct procedures. Thanks also to the Starter and Barrier Attendants Peter Rooney and

Mike Taft who performed a difficult and sometimes dangerous task with skill and perseverance. There were many duties

 to be carried out in order to run the race meeting, and these duties were performed by VRQHA members and associates.

The card consisted of five races commencing at 1:20pm. The results are as follows:

Race 1  WODONGA CENTRAL MOTORS CLASS 1-3 SPRINT 320m

Of $1000          First $620,           Second $230,            Third $150

All horses broke well, Boons Bid led from start to finish, taking out the race

 by a convincing 3 lengths. The next three horses were stride for stride at the line.

Margins, 3 lengths x Sht ½ Head x Sht ½ Head

also ran`          Strike It Six - David Galea,          
       Lady Lawyer – Gary Ayres, Lucky Luke – Jody Bramich