S.A. Pony Trotters

RESULTS

GLOBE DERBY PARK - 20 FEBRUARY 2010

Proudly Sponsored by Victor Harbor Harness Racing Club

Thank you to Rachel Maguire for taking photos tonight

Earlier in the year the Victor Harbor Harness Racing Club invited the South Australian Harness Racing Pony Association to compete at one of the Club’s meetings, however circumstances conspired against some of the children and their ponies being able to attend, and the Pony Trots had to be cancelled on the morning of the meeting, much to the disappointment of all concerned.

Instead, the Club came to Globe Derby to support the children providing trophies, sashes and ribbons for each race, and it is hoped that we can return the favour next year by having a strong presence at Victor Harbor.

RACE 1 – SLOW CLASS

1^st

Aadelaidee Lady

Madison Smith

2^nd

Magpie Mary

Kaycee Carey

3^rd

Lord Monty

4^th

Born To Be Wild

Jennifer Lehmann

5^th

Westbury Bogart

Jacinta Gilbert

6^th

Spirit

Matthew Basto

Scr

Reggie Ledgie

Cameron Jacques

Spirit led from Magpie Mary and Lord Monty, whose driver was steering a passage through between them. Born To Be Wild and Westbury Bogart were next, and then came Aadelaidee Lady.

Magpie Mary and Kaycee Carey turned for home in front of Lord Monty, but Aadelaidee Lady was back to her best and went on to win with something in hand for Madison Smith.

Written by Rod Basto

Aadelaidee Lady crossing the line first ahead of Magpie Mary

Aadelaidee Lady and Madison Smith after race with Trophy and Ribbon

RACE 2 – MEDIUM SLOW CLASS

1^st

Summer Surprise

Sharni Newman

2^nd

Mr Murphy

Corey Johnson

3^rd

Way To Go

Kathryn Lehmann

4^th

Little Kizz

Christie Gilbert

5^th

Mr Mischief

Matthew Williams

6^th

Wynkie Sweet Fairytales

Brodie Webster

Summer Surprise began well for Sharni Newman and the combination never gave the others a look in, leading all of the way to defeat a gallant Mr Murphy for Corey Johnson and Way To Go with Kathryn Lehmann in the sulky. Then came Little Kizz and Mr Mischief who finished the race off well from his backmark, with Brodie Webster experiencing difficulties driving Wynkie Sweet Fairytales well back.

Written by Rod Basto

Summer Surprise crossing the line first ahead of Mr Murphy

RACE 3 – SHETLAND CLASS

1^st

Wandarra Tess

Matthew Basto

2^nd

Crackerjack

Chantelle Rendall

3^rd

Midnight Star

Sharni Newman

4^th

Bryce Gilbert

5^th

My Little Pony

Jennifer Lehmann

6^th

Eddy’s A Fake

Jodie Billinger

7^th

Ben Ten

Jason Kittel

8^th

Swamp Fire

Nicholas Brown

PJ gave them something to chase for a long way with Eddy’s A Fake attempting to take the field up to the tearaway leader.

Crackerjack and Chantelle Rendall swept up with Midnight Star and Sharni Newman as they approached the finish, but then Wandarra Tess driven by Matthew Basto, who had been steadily making ground from a big backmark, flew home to grab Crackerjack just before the line. So fast was Wandarra Tess finishing, that she won by a head.

Written by Rod Basto

Wandarra Tess and Matthew Basto just grabbing Crackerjack and Chantelle Rendall on the line

Wandarra Tess and Matthew Basto receiving trophy and ribbon from Jill Hagemann the Victor Harbor Secretary

RACE 4 – MEDIUM CLASS

1^st

Monkey Business

Chantelle Dodd

2^nd

Little Paleface

Emma Johnson

3^rd

Chilli Knights

Brodie Webster

4^th

Petti Cheval

Kathryn Lehmann

5^th

Cheeky Charlie

Matthew Williams

6^th

Lapanacaton

Nicholas Brown

Monkey Business began best to lead from Lapanacaton and Petti Cheval and that was the last they saw of Chantelle Dodd and her star pony who made it four wins on end.

Another good drive from Emma Johnson saw her gain second place ahead of Chilli Knights and Brodie Webster. They were followed by Petti Cheval, Cheeky Charlie coming from a long way back and Lapanacaton.

Written by Rod Basto

Monkey Business crossing the line first ahead of Little Paleface

Little Paleface receiving 2nd ribbon and trophy from Jill Hagemann the Secretary from Victor Harbor

Note: Licensed Drivers and Learner Drivers must wear appropriate attire when in the parade ring as well as on the track, and a helmet must be worn by any person driving a horse in the complex.

Also, whist driver safety is of the utmost importance, children are reminded that the image of the sport is on show to the public when out on the track, and a driver must do no more than that which is absolutely necessary to control their pony. It is better to retire your pony from the race and work on its manners during the week, than continue on under difficulties.

S.A. Pony Trots