13 March 2024 | Duncan Dornauf for Tasracing
The Country Cup season came to a close when Pardoe Plugga claimed victory in the Page Transport Carrick Cup on Sunday afternoon in front of a well-patronised crowd.
The meeting was held after a seven-race program in Hobart on Friday, which featured the first heat of the Sinbad Bay.
This weekend, there will be further heat of the Sinbad Bay and two heats of the Jane Ellen feature in Launceston on Sunday night. Friday night racing is being held in Hobart.
The Stars
Pardoe Plugga – after winning the Meander Valley Cup last month, the Leigh Rand-trained eight-year-old gelding added the Carrick Cup to his resume after a dominant win in Sunday’s feature race with Charlie Castles in the sulky.
Dylan Ford and Tammy Langley – continued their terrific run in recent months, combining to win four races at Sunday’s meeting. Ford also had success on the Steve Lukac-trained Kerala Star taking his tally for the day to five wins.
Artyboy Glenwood – is trained on the Carrick Park track, and he certainly loves the short stroll to the races. The Brian Mackrill-trained pacer had four starts at Carrick Park this season, three wins, and one second-place finish.
Hes Charlies Angel – the Charlene Gusman-trained pacer, has remained in the state after his Tasmania Cup preparation and was able to score his ninth career win in Sunday’s fast-class race after a brilliant drive by Rohan Hillier.
Feats of the meet
Hobart, 8 March
Robert Walters – driving treble,
Nathan Ford – driving double,
Ben Yole – training treble,
Wayne Yole – training double.
Carrick Park, 10 March
Dylan Ford – five driving wins,
Tammy Langley – four training wins,
Calculated Sectional Standouts
Hobart, 8 March
Neon 57.34s, Gobsmacked 57.68s, No Nukes Skipper 57.71s, Where Ya Bin 57.83s and Cool Scooter 57.97s.
Carrick Park, 10 March
Just Follow Me 56.96, Diamonds N Cash 57.11s, Rockandahardplace 57.29s, Courageous Saint 57.46s and Nancys Hope 57.65s.
Tasracing Official Price
Hobart, 8 March
Hit’s: Neon $4.20 into $3.50, Remember Me Now $3.70 into $2.30, Nine Diamonds $3.90 into $2.70, Mr Kiwi $7.00 into $5.00 and Captain Dan $4.00 into $2.20.
Defied The Drift: Vigoroso $4.80 out to $7.50.
Missed: Southern Luck $3.50 into $2.70, Velocity Stride $12 into $8.50, Rock On Playboy $8.00 into $4.00, Mista Eagle $4.00 into $2.60 and Cool Scooter $15 into $8.00.
Carrick Park, 10 March
Hit’s: Alaphillippe $6.50 into $4.20, Just Follow Me $4.00 into $2.90, Sharmey $8.00 into $6.00, Artyboy Glenwood $12 into $11, Hes Charlies Angel $5.50 into $4.80 and Kerala Star $7.50 into $6.00.
Defied The Drift: Ideal Son $2.05 out to $2.60, Pardoe Plugga $11 out to $21 and Cedric Seymour $1.90 out to $2.60.
Missed: Heres Henry $5.50 into $4.20, Blackjack Jim $5.50 into $3.20, Fighting Fire $2.10 into $1.80, Hes Apples $3.60 into $2.90, Will He Pike $5.50 into $4.40 and Windy Hanover $11 into $7.00.
Week Ahead
Friday: Harness racing in Hobart. Start times are to be advised when fields are released on Wednesday afternoon.
Saturday: Interstate runners with a Tassie link include.
Melton
R8 #3 Montana Flash.
Sunday: Nine races in Launceston from 17:07.
Monday: Trials to be held at Carrick Park from 17:30.
*Overseas fields unavailable at the time of publication for Bridwood Bella, Ignatius and Lip Reader.
Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com
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