Terry Powter has been training for almost 40 years but secured just his third double at Riverina Paceway on Friday.
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The Wagga took out a Menangle Country Series victory with Penny Writer before Im Ok proved to be more than just ok later on the card.
He was thrilled with both horses.
"(Penny Writer) went real good and did exactly what the driver was going to do," Powter said.
"I was pleased."
David Druitt gave Penny Writer the perfect trip, settling behind the leader before finding space in the home straight while Blake Jones was able to dictate terms after finding the front with Im Ok.
Powter believes the good drives helped.
"They both had some of the top drivers in the Riverina," he said.
"Blake Jones is the best there is and Davey isn't far behind him.
"They are good drivers and it is hard to get them when you really need them as they are so popular.
"I was real pleased with the drivers."
The win was part of a double for Jones who also combined with Norm Jerrick for success with Obe Joyfull.
Penny Writer brought up her third career win and first since January second up from a spell.
She now heads to Menangle and Powter is hoping for more luck this time around in the $20,000 final.
"She has been down there once before and had no luck but it has been a long time," he said.
"She's had a bit of a spell but has come back good.
"It was a lot of work to get her back to the races.
"It took me four months to get her back to the races after having six weeks off.
"Don't ask me why but that's just how they are."
He's also hoping he doesn't have to wait as long for his next double.
Rodanthe Nights was a big priced winner of the other Menangle Country Series on the card for trainer-driver Nathan Hoy.
Heading out as a $34 chance, the 11-year-old fired around the outside of the field to bring up his ninth victory.
It was his first win since April and just his second since April 2017.
Wagga next races on October 11.
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