A head was the only thing separating Baily Scott from a perfect start to his driving career on Sunday and he's looking to go one better at Riverina Paceway on Tuesday.
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The 20-year-old finished a narrow second in his first race steer aboard Blissful Donna but has three more chances in what has been a busy patch for harness racing at Wagga.
He's hoping to strike it lucky.
"It started off pretty good with Blissful Donna coming second by a head," Scott said.
His first three drives were for parents Hellen and John Scott but the 20-year-old is looking forward to the opportunity presented to him by Paul Kahlefeldt aboard Sheiswatching.
"Paul Kahlefeldt has given me a drive, which I'm grateful for being my second night," Scott said.
"For another trainer to give me a drive I'm happy with and she should go good depending on the position I end up in.
"Hopefully she can finish off strong and I can get a placing or a win if I'm lucky."
After galloping away and missing the start on Sunday Scott has another drive on Yourockanna.
He hopes to be able to utilise her better off the gate, believing she is more suited to being in the lead.
He also drives Colarntie and after a couple of scratchings is hopeful he too can find himself in the action.
While no stranger to the sport, it has taken Scott a little longer to follow in his father's footsteps into the sulky.
However he's been enjoying picking up the reins in a larger role.
"I've been driving for a fair bit now but I was just a bit late to get my licence," he said.
"I'm happy with where I am at now with the horses and my driving ability.
"Hopefully I can just keep on improving."
Scott had to put plenty of hard yards to secure his driving licence with plenty of trips to Coolamon, Cobram and Junee from his Albury base to drive in trials.
However it has opened up plenty of different opportunities.
"Unfortunately where we are at in Albury there is not too many trials going around so if you want to trial you are forced to be able to go to places like Coolamon, Cobram or Junee, that are all about two hours away, but Coolamon is a nice place to trial, they are very nice up there and would do anything for you."
Wagga's fourth meeting since Tuesday kicks off at 5.32pm.
They race again on Sunday with the club the only track in he Riverina able to host meetings due to the coronavirus threat.
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