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Simply Adorable a big surprise
It certainly was an upset result but nobody could deny the joy and happiness on the faces of trainer Vaughn Sigley and owner Alan MacAlister following the win of Simply Adorable in the Listed Carlton Draught Pinjarra Cup last Sunday
While all the pre-race talk centred on Almohad and Guyno and who could beat the Lou Luciani pair there was little thought or discussion centred on the prospects of a 5-year-old mare who had won one race in 33 starts
But that didn’t worry Sigley and MacAlister who went about their business in their usual quiet and understated manner and who were too busy preparing their horse for a major race than worry about media profile.
For Sigley, a former credentialed jockey, it was the best and biggest win of his training career and testament to his growing skills as a horseman.
And for Alan MacAlister it was just rewards for an owner who is making such a valuable contribution to the local racing industry and who has proven to be a bedrock of support to Sigley.
It also goes some way to compensate for the loss of promising Irish stayer My Atacanta who was forced into premature retirement through persistent leg injuries.
Just as he was on the cusp of a promising staying career he was cruelly cut down in his prime.
What added to this remarkable story was the ride of veteran jockey Danny Miller who displayed all his skill and experience to get Simply Adorable across the line.
The man is racing royalty who never appears to be fussed or fazed by the attention.
I’m sure he would have treated it as another ride and a job he had to do, but on quiet reflection he will realise his importance to another historic chapter of Pinjarra Cup history.
Congratulations to Lou Luciani who was the first to congratulate Sigley on his win.
He would have been feeling a sense of hollowness despite the brave efforts of his two charges but was still able to display professionalism and humility to a fellow racing comrade.
Other highlights on what was a magnificent afternoon of racing included the win of the Lindsey Smith-trained One Cool Queen in the opening event.
She was well supported pre-race and came flooding home late to record an impressive maiden victory.
Zebook looked for all money to finally record a deserving victory but knocked up to be placed third.
The best bet of the day Whipsaw proved too good and won like a good thing in the BEM Contract Management Maiden to give Mark Reed another promising addition to his stable.
It was only fitting that former Pinjarra Club President Keith Jeffreys gets a win on Cup day with Nomunnofun in the Programmed Property Services Handicap.
The four-year-old always runs a consistent race and upset the odds-on favourite Emteevee.
Guess Girl made it back-to-back wins in the Heytesbury Handicap to give Christine and Jerry Stelmach a welcome change of luck.
Field Commotion continued his good form in the Boddington Earthmoving Handicap as did Brandy Lane in the last: the Western Greenery Handicap.
A great Pinjarra Cup, a great afternoon of racing and a great advertisement for one of the leading provincial clubs in Australia.
Julio Santarelli
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Newsletter - August 2009
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February 2010-Carlton Draught Pinjarra Cup, Sunday 28 February
February 2010-$80,000 Alcoa Pinjarra Classic, Sunday 21 February
February 2010-Sportsground caused a major surprise
February 2010-Harrison earmarked Thursday's Chooks Dash at Pinjarra
February 2010-Cognac Bay prepared for the $50,000 Chooks Dash at Pinjarra, Thursday 11 February
January 2010-Pearce to unveil debutantes at Pinjarra
January 2010-My Atacanta in the $50,000 Lane Ford Mile at Pinjarra
December 2009-Adam Durrant confident for Pinjarra on Sunday 13 December
December 2009-Three Australian starts for three Australian wins
December 2009-Pinjarra Preview, Thursday 3 December
November 2009-McCauliffe stable with two runners nominated for Pinjarra
November 2009-Punters were left lamenting following the win of Dustmeingold in the opening event at Pinjarra
November 2009-Stoppitt with strong chances at Pinjarra, Wednesday 18 November
November 2009-A great weekend at the First Pinjarra Pet and Animal Expo
November 2009-First Pinjarra Pet & Animal EXPO
November 2009-VRC OAKS Ladies Day Review
November 2009-Follow the Taylor Camp at Pinjarra, Thursday 5 November
November 2009-Exciting times for the Hawkins Camp
October 2009-Raceday Review, Thursday 29 October
October 2009-Stelmach's to bounce back at Pinjarra, Thursday 29 October 09
October 2009-Asmara Heads Parnham's Pinjarra Challenge
October 2009-Opening Raceday Review
October 2009-Delta Bay chasing third successive win in Mitavite-Grandstand Cup
October 2009-Opening Meeting—Sunday, 18 October 2009
May 2009-Season Review
March 2009-XXXX Gold Pinjarra Cup
February 2009-Alcoa Pinjarra Classic Update
February 2009-Bus Service
February 2009-Track Report
January 2009-Racing to Date
November 2008-Committee Election
October 2008-Review Opening Meeting 2008
October 2008-Opening Meeting
October 2008-Course Developments
September 2008-Track Report
January 2008-Racing Season
November 2007-Track Update
October 2007-Welcome Lane Ford Mandurah
