Sponsorship races
Last
year our Association entered into a two year $55,000 sponsorship with Harness
Racing Victoria which has dramatically increased racing opportunities for Mares
and Fillies. Now in the final stages, the series has been hugely successful and
we have seen some wonderful racing during June and July at Tabcorp Park.
On
June 18 we saw the HBV Track Bred 3YO Classic won by the Jennas Beach Boy filly Our Surfer Girl who divebombed her
opponents to win in a 1:58.2 rate. We congratulate her syndicate of breeders
and owners headed by Ken Salmon and trainer Emma Stewart. Presentations
were made by our Association President Stan Rutland and secretary Ian Kitchin.
The
following week the Christian Cullen mare Make Mine Cullen confirmed her ranking
as Australia’s No. 1 pacing female with an effortless end-to-end win in the
time-honoured HBV Silver Chalice for four-year-olds. A 56.4 seconds last 800
metres left her rivals gasping for breath. Make Mine Cullen was bred and is
also raced by Sydneysider Roger Bazley and is trained
by Glenn Douglas. The trophy was presented to Eric Anderson by Stan Rutland.
To
round out an exciting month, on July 2 we saw the running of the HBV Argent
Classic for three-year-old fillies. This proved to be another great spectacle with
Forest Babe, bred and raced by long-time Association members Jack and Nola Munnerley, producing a barnstorming finish from near last
to win in 1:58.1. The daughter of Modern Art was skilfully handled by trainer
and driver Chris Alford.
Jack
and Nola were thrilled to receive a presentation by Association Life Member and
ex-President John Campbell who had as his guests Rod and Anne Pollock, long-time
members and supporters of our Association.
All
three classics showcased the wealth of talent among the female brigade and
provided full fields, keen racing and spirited betting. The sponsorship has not
only been highly successful but has greatly enhanced opportunities to race and
breed mares and fillies.
Breeders Crown Luncheon
As
previously advised, our Association will again hold its famous Breeders Crown
Luncheon on ‘Super Sunday’, August 22.
Tickets
are $85 each and include complimentary course admission and Race Book and also
a sumptuous three-course buffet luncheon.
We
have an exclusive fully heated marquee situated in the front straight at
Melton’s Tabcorp Park Complex.
If you have yet to make your booking please do so as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment.
Publications
The Spring issue of Track
Bred is well on the way and will be circulated mid-August this year. The Stallion Guide again looks like being a
super publication and will be circulated early September.
Enquiries
All
enquiries regarding membership or Breeders Crown Luncheon bookings should be
directed to Secretary,
PO Box 211, Fitzroy 3065 or email iankitchin@bigpond.com
For
all up-to-date information about our Association please check our website at www.vicharnessbreeders.org.au
