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The Moorabool News – 11 January, 2022 Page 17
Group 1s see out 2021 By Michael Howard and Tim O’Connor (HRV) Superstars reinforced their status and new champions emerged on a night of fireworks at Tabcorp Park Melton on New Year’s Eve, where the Vicbred Super Series finals served up a memorable 12 Group 1s on the card. Ladies In Red again stole the headlines with a stunning performance in the breeze to be one of three Emma Stewart winners and, along with Honolua Bay, part of a Group 1-winning double for owner/breeder Lauriston Bloodstock and reinsman David Moran. It was also an unforgettable night for Tony and Pam Coniglio, owner/breeders of both of Matt Craven’s winning pair Queen Of Crime and Heza Son Of Agun, while Kerryn Manning also produced a double that included Plymouth Chubb, who put an exclamation point on his powerhouse season. SUGARS MAGIC TAKES MAAJIDA TO TRIPLE CROWN Myrniong local Greg Sugars, produced a stunning drive to help Maajida race into the Vicbred Super Series history books at Tabcorp Park Melton on New Year’s Eve. From the inside of the back row, Sugars was quickly off the pegs on the Emma Stewart-trained pacer and had her in front of key rival Spellbound (barrier seven) in the blink of an eye. Soon after she had found the lead and was able to control the race before dashing home in 28.5sec and 27.4sec quarters for a six-and-a-half metre success. Sugars pumped his fist as Maajida cruised to the line over runner-up Spellbound (Nathan Purdon/Stuart McDonald) and third-placed Sew What (Lance Justice). “It was just enough to let you know it was a special one for me,” Sugars said of his celebration. Maajida’s win in the Vincent VSS 4YO Mares Final means she is now the first female pacer and sixth horse overall to win Group 1 Vicbred finals at ages two, three and four. She joins Noopy Kiosk (1995-97), Table Card (1987-89), Spidergirl (2012-14), Claudys Princess (2013-15) and Colbruce (1996-97) as those to have achieved the feat.
Group 1 Vicbred Super Series Final winner: Maajida (8), Trainer: Emma Stewart, Driver: Greg Sugars. Photo: Stuart McCormick
Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 1 January Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Andrew Moore (14) 42 points. R/up - Barry Sims (13) 34 points on c/b from Gerard Clifford (27). Magpie - 14th Barry Sims. NTPs - 12th Vicky McCall, 15th Anthony Moore. Saturday– Stroke – Monthly Medal A GRADE Winner - Anthony Moore 68-5-63 on c/b R/up - Bob Arklay 74-11-63. B GRADE Brian Cran 85-25-60 (Winner of Medal) R/up - Ian Godkin 78-17-61. NTPs - 12th Don Wickson, 15th Travis Preston. Magpies - 14th Rick Roden, 18th John Costello. Balls 5, Cut-off 63 Brian Cran, Ian Godkin, Aggy Germon, Anthony Moore, Bob Arklay.
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Myrniong District Rainfall Report December 2021 rainfall Total for the year 2021
45.0 millimetres 970.5 millimetres
December 2020 rainfall 47.3 millimetres Total at same time last year 853.0 millimetres
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