WAGGA jockey John Kissick is looking forward to a battle with his one of his best mates as he eyes off a third Southern District Racing Association (SDRA) premiership.
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Four months into the season, Kissick holds a three-win lead in the SDRA jockey’s premiership.
He sits on 14 wins, three clear of promising Wagga apprentice Nick Heywood and Goulburn-based rider Richard Bensley.
Kissick shared last season’s premiership in a three-way tie with Nick Souquet and Simon Miller and was surprised to find himself in front a third of the way through the current year.
“I’ve ridden most of my winners this season in the Canberra region so I didn’t think I would be leading the SDRA,” Kissick said.
He expects Heywood, his mate, to challenge strongly.
“I think Nick is a real hope of winning the premiership this year. If I don’t, I hope he does,” he said.
