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Princess Jenni bounces back in Bendigo Cup HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou DAVID Brideoake’s Group One winning mare Princess Jenni spoiled the internationals Melbourne Cup party to win the $400,000 Group Three Bendigo Cup last Wednesday. Despite having been winless for over a year, Princess Jenni took control of the race at the top of the straight before fending off the challenge of the Lloyd Williams-owned import, Pondus, who was having his final crack at gaining a Melbourne Cup start, to win by a headmargin. The Archie Alexander-trained Haky finished a further two lengths away in third. Stepping up to the 2400m trip for the first time in her career, Brideoake’s High Chaparral mare went into the Cup looking to turn around her run of four unplaced finishes this preparation. Despite this, Brideoake was still adamant that she had been progressing nicely for the staying contest. “She’s just such a good horse and I knew she was in good shape, to lift like that. But the ride, the ride was outstanding,” Brideoake said post-race. “This preparation she hasn’t done anything wrong, she’s just had a series of gates, and bits and pieces that didn’t allow us to get a result. But, today it is a good result.” The re-application of ear-muffs clearly paid dividends for Princess Jenni, having raced at her past couple of starts without them. Inform jockey Jye McNeil, who had
Jenni’s back: David Brideoake’s Princess Jenni wins the Group Three Bendigo Cup defeating the Lloyd Williamsowned Pondus. Picture: Supplied
also won the Geelong Cup the week prior on Steel Prince, said she felt like the winner a fair way out. “Her form probably wasn’t going the best into it but a small little gear change and everything going well during the racing, she put her best foot forward
and put in quite a nice performance,” McNeil said post-race. “I was travelling so well before the turn that I nearly fell into the trap of improving too early, but she was starting to peak a little bit on her run late. The race was over by then and the way
things went during the race it was just perfect.” Princess Jenni had been nominated in early September for the Melbourne Cup but was not among the first acceptances late last month. Brideoake said the mare will likely
head to the Group Two Matriarch Stakes (2000m) on the final day of the VRC Spring Carnival instead. “We just didn’t get enough mile-anda-half work into her. There’s always next year.”
MOUNT MARTHA SOCCER CLUB EST. 2015
PRESIDENT Mount Martha Soccer club is a young, values-based community soccer club committed to facilitating a footballing journey for locals regardless of gender, ability, age or background. Our club is a safe, nurturing and positive environment. In an exciting time in the club’s development, we are seeking to appoint a new President to our volunteer executive to oversee club operations as we settle into our new home ground at Civic Reserve, Mornington. As the club's main representative for external bodies such as Football Victoria and the local council, the President needs strong interpersonal skills together with the ability to influence people and communicate the club’s vision as articulated in our Strategic Plan (2019-2024). Everything we do at the club stems from our core values: respect, integrity, family, community, development, passion, pride and grit. The time commitment includes a monthly committee meeting, and around 4 hours per week on average, higher at peak times such as pre-season. The successful candidate will be a respectful, open communicator who is proud to spearhead all that the club stands for.
TREASURER Mount Martha Soccer club is a young, values-based community soccer club committed to facilitating a footballing journey for locals regardless of gender, ability, age or background in a safe, nurturing and positive environment. In an exciting time in the club’s development, we are seeking to appoint a Treasurer to our volunteer executive to oversee club finance and grants as we settle into our new home ground at Civic Reserve, Mornington. As the club's chief finance officer, the Treasurer needs to accurately record and report the club’s finances, revenue, banking and oversee our annual registrations. The time commitment includes a monthly committee meeting, and around 3 hours per week on average, higher at peak times. The successful candidate will be person of high integrity, with strong interpersonal skills and an accounting background. Everything we do at the club stems from our core values: respect, integrity, family, community, development, passion, pride and grit. The club would also be open to a local accounting business becoming a sponsor by providing Treasurer services to the club. If you would like to sponsor the club, please contact Leigh Ramsden, Vice President: vpresident@mountmarthasoccerclub.com.au
If you would like to step up to the challenge, contact Lyndall Kennedy, Secretary for a position description or to nominate: secretary@mountmarthasoccerclub.com.au
If you would like to step up to the challenge, contact Lyndall Kennedy, Secretary for a position description or to nominate: secretary@mountmarthasoccerclub.com.au
Nominations close 17th November, 2020
Nominations close 17th November, 2020
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