Harpley became the third trainer to complete the double when Sokys Bigbullet and Justanotherslippa scored wins in the $25,000 races.

Harpley joined Narrandera trainer Jackson Painting and Newcastle trainer Shane Tritton in the completing the achievement.

Twice second in the lucrative final, Sokys Bigbullet broke through for the win in a new best mile rate of 1:55.6.

Justanotherslippa then took advantage of a good draw to score his second win to complete the double.

Previously trained by part-owner Norm Jerrick, Harpley has had the horse for three starts and two wins.

The trainer-driver was surprised to come away with the metropolitan double.

"I've only got three horses in work and they've all won a $25,000 race in metropolitan company in their last start," he said.

"I can't believe that."

The third is star mare Frith, who will race at Menangle on Saturday night in the lead up to the Breeders Crown.

Taking on the mares Harpley believes the race will top her off for the semi-final on August 17, even if the mile isn't her best distance.

Sokys Bigbullet will also travel to Menangle for a C3-C5 race.

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IT'S been more than seven years since Wagga horseman Adrian Short trained a winner, but the drought has well and truly been broken.

Short trained three winners in four days, scoring with Our Santa Catalina at Kilmore on Thursday night, Just In Case at Albury on Friday and The Baggy Green at Young on Sunday.

Prioritising his young family, Short got out of the sport and has only returned in the last 12 months.

Our Santa Catalina and The Baggy Green are both owned by Wagga couple Scott and Kathy Robertson and were transferred to Short's care following Jake Stockton's positive swab.

After an unlucky third at Wagga in her last start for trainer Stephen Maguire, Our Santa Catalina shocked punters at Kilmore, scoring a comfortable 4.9-metre win at 20/1.

The Baggy Green then backed up her second in the Go Girlfriend Series with a win in the $20,000 NSW Breeders Challenge Regional at Young.

Both are only having short stays in Short's stable.

"I was lucky enough for those two the land here," Short said.

"Our Santa Catalina is in Victoria now, so I only had her for a week, and the other mare will head down there shortly."

Our Santa Catalina finished secobd in a Breeders Crown heat at Bendigo last night for David Moran, while The Baggy Green is set to join Moran's stable after racing at Young tomorrow.

Despite both horses moving on Short is hoping to continue is good run of form with Just In Case.

"It will take a fair bit to top that weekend, but hopefully we can keep them running along," he said.

Just In Case had to do it the hard way on debut for Short, sitting outside the leader to score.

Describing the four-year-old gelding as "an absolute monster", standing at 17 hands, he's a half brother to multiple group one winner For A Reason and multiple group one placegetter Lettucereason.

Just In Case will have his second start for Short at Albury's meeting on Saturday night.

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RIVERINA trainers dominated at Parkes on Saturday night, claiming four of the six races.

Whitton trainer Garry Maxwell led the way, winning the first two races on the card.

Both Mo Rolling ($40) and Sizzling Maxwell ($17) caused upset wins, taking advantage of good runs in their races.

Maxwell's rare double was backed up when Charlie And Joe scoring his first win for Matthew Harris.

A son of Harris' stallion Quick Approval, Charlie And Joe became the fourth winner from six Quick Approval foals to race.

David Kennedy also enjoyed success, winning the final race on the program with Eagles Ace.

Eagles Ace, Sizzling Maxwell and Justin Field's Do It Yourself all qualified for a $6000 final at Cowra on Sunday.

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TEMORA horseman Ray Walker had a day out at Albury on Friday, training three winners and driving two.

In a race-to-race treble Lorna Ella, Dot Com Boom and Glenburn Cheeky all saluted for Walker, with son-in-law Tim Doherty steering Dot Com Boom to victory.

Two-year-old Lorna Ella brought up her second win from four starts, leading all the way to score a 3.6-metre victory.

She was quickly followed by Dot Com Boom, who brought up his second career victory before three-year-old Glenburn Cheeky brought up his second win this season.

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BACKING up from her first win at Leeton on July 19, The Final Frontier had a busy but successful week.

The two-year-old filly won at Echuca on Wednesday night for trainer-driver David Druitt before finishing third in a Breeders Crown heat at Ballarat on Saturday night.

The daughter of Sportswriter finished 7.4 metres behind Soho Tokyo and will have to compete in the repechages at Geelong on Wednesday to go further in the series.

Stening will also have to compete in the repechage after finishing third in his heat at Shepparton on Tuesday night.

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WEST Wyalong harness racing veteran Roy Madeley was on of two lucky Advertiser readers to win a copy of Ray Warren's autobiography The Voice.

A long time servant with the West Wyalong club, the 89-year-old has only retired from his position as the club's betting supervisor this year.

In a fitting twist, Madeley was part of the club when Warren was the race caller.

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THE Wagga Harness Racing Club awards and sponsors evening will be held at the RSL Club on September 6.

Winners for both the Southwest and Riverina premierships and the Wagga premierships will be announced on the night.

A draw for the naming rights to feature races will also be held.

Tickets are available for $40 per head which includes entertainment and a three course meal.

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FOLLOWING a big day on Sunday with six $20,000 features, Young hosts a eight-race program tomorrow.

Two Menangle Country Series heats are the feature races on the program.

The lucrative heats and the last two race on the card, with a two-year-old race to start the program at 2.24pm.

Nominations for Albury's meeting on Saturday evening have been extended to 10am today.