FASTESTGIRLINTOWN could prove to be very well-named as she closed in on the lead in the Wagga Horse of the Year race.
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Molly Turton's mare is now just two points behind Ace In Our Pocket after her latest win at Riverina Paceway on Friday.
It was her third win on the track for the Junee trainer-driver this season.
With just over two months remaining, Ellen Bartley has a 19-point lead in the Wagga trainers premiership while partner Blake Jones 62 points clear in the driving ranks.
David Kennedy and Jackson Painting are second in the respective counts.
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WAGGA Pacers Cup winner Rusty Crackers is heading off for another attempt at Menangle on Saturday.
Rusty Crackers wasn't on his best behaviour for Tom Gilligan when finishing six there earlier this month but should be better suited after drawing barrier seven.
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WAGGA owners Scott and Kathy Robertson tasted success at Menangle on Saturday night.
Island Banner brought up her 14th career win, and first since February. It was her seventh win of the season.
The mare heads to the group three Frith Stakes this Saturday.
Among her rivals is another Wagga-owned mare Molly Kelly, who is Frith's full sister.
The stablemates are two of five runners for Craig Cross.
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A MOVE to Menangle has been a winning one for Man Hands.
After being unplaced in 10 of her 11 starts, the five-year-old bounced back to winning ways on Monday and clocked her best mile rate in the process.
In her second start for former Young horseman Jason Grimson, Man Hands clocked a time 1:52.6 to bring up her 12th win.
It sees her just short of earning $100,000 in prizemoney. She would break the barrier with further success at Menangle on Saturday.
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RIVERINA connections had little luck in the group three Multiquip Final at Menangle on Saturday.
Whereyabinboppin, Major Roll and Moreau Drive all took winning form into the race but Whereyabinboppin's fifth was the best result after the $2.90 chance raced without cover.
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HIGHVIEW Tommy will stand his first Australian season in the Riverina.
With his oldest progeny now four, the million dollar earner has seven winners to his credit including six-time winner Matamua.
The former New Zealand two-year-old of the year will be stood by Mal Diebert.
His service fee is $3000, including all costs.
Diebert is currently sidelined after failing to have his six-week suspension overturned on appeal.
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WAGGA continues to hold its now regular Friday afternoon timeslot.
The first of eight races starts at 1.40pm.
Owners have until 5pm on Thursday to register to attend the meeting before the opportunity is opened up to club members.
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