18 May 2021 | Paul Courts
UNDERSTANDABLY Dani Hill garnished the bulk of the spotlight thanks to her record-breaking performance at Globe Derby yesterday.
Winning six of the nine races on the card, Hill registered her fourth sextet to become the first Australian driver to achieve the feat.
Hill previously shared the mantle with Western Australian ace Gary Hall junior and Victorian champion, Kerryn Manning.
As astonishing as Hill’s moment is, she wasn’t the only person to dominate the meeting, with respected horsewoman Jill Neilson also making multiple visits to the winners’ circle.
Neilson’s trio also completed half of Hill’s victories.
“It was a very good day,” Neilson said. “They don’t come along very often, but you sure enjoy them when they do.
“When things aren’t going quite well you start to question yourself then days like yesterday make you feel quite good.”
Neilson kick-started proceedings in the opening event when Georgie Mae led throughout to account for Alimonie and Lets Get Shorty in 1:58.5 over 1800 metres.
“She went really well,” Neilson said. “She has limited ability and future but it was the right race for her and she made the most of it.”
Tiddly Winx then emulated her stablemate by setting the pace on her way to a three-and-a-half metre win from Ready To Rock.
Persius was three-and-a-half metres away third in 1:58.7.
“She was consistent without doing anything special last season as a two-year-old and has come back better again,” Neilson said.
“I was happy with her first run back after five months when she finished second and she’s improved from that this time.
“I think she can win a few this time in, which hopefully includes Mildura as she tries to win her bonus.”
Bodyline not only rounded out Neilson’s treble, but led home a stable quinella as Big Black Betty was beaten a head in 2:01.4 over 1800 metres.
Jaydes Terror was eight-and-a-half metres away third.
“I was particularly happy with both of them being two-year-olds against older horses,” Neilson said. “They both show the potential to improve as the season goes on.”
- PAUL COURTS
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