Ricky Maund accepted with three horses at Ararat today. All performed admirably.
Gold Lining stepped out in the second over a mile. Jumping well, Jade Darose crossed and slowed the gelding in to the box seat. Mid race Gold Lining appeared to be losing ground, however Jade pushed the gelding out and commenced his run at the turn. Rounding the bend, he quickly put paid to the front runners, but it was the back markers, Sir Cohen and Keypoints who claimed him on the line. Gold Lining finished third by just over half a length and nearly three lengths in front of the fourth horse. “He’s earned a reprieve,” said Ricky after the run. “He’s starting to understand what is required. It’s the first time he has really tried – He had a good blow after the race.”
Teen Spirit was in the next race, over 1200 maiden for fillies and mares. The 4yo Jeune mare jumped well. Linda Meech, rated the pace superbly. Although tiring on the line, Teen Spirit hung on to win by just under half a length. “She jumps well, and she is fast. She would probably be suited to 1000 metre race as well”, Linda reported in the post race interview.
Lauriston bred gelding, Agar was in the very next race over 1350 metres for three year olds. With Andrew Mallyon on board, the gelding settled toward the rear of the small field. Andrew peeled out at the turn and from then on always looked the likely winner. He won by a length. “I had to keep his mind on the job, he tends to star gaze when he gets to the front, but he won with something in store,” said Andrew after the race. It was Agar’s third win and lifted his career prizemoney to more than $40,000. Agar is by Commands out of Lauriston mare Here for Honour (by Dehere).
Lauriston Bred Mares
