FIVE SLEEPS TO GO! - The @Championshipsrr are almost here so let’s rev up with a look at Happy Clapper’s Doncaster win from last year. Day One has 4 G1’s including the Doncaster, Derby, TJ Smith and the Sires, plus the Country Championships Final @royalrandwick @atc_races.
“It wouldn’t be the same without him.''
Pat Webster gives Happy Clapper a tick heading towards the Queen Elizabeth after his trial win while Richard Litt rapt with Castelvecchio's Randwick hit-out. 📸Steve Hart
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This was a big week for Blake Shinn with 8-5-1 from 23 rides. He rode a treble at Randwick before a treble at Canberra. He is a top rider who would mix it anywhere on the world stage and succeed.
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A special day @atc_races for different reasons. An emotional Group 1 win on Trapeze Artist; a brilliant 2yo colt Yes Yes Yes who put himself right up into Golden Slipper calculations; and a tough underrated mare Nettoyer beautifully prepared by her trainer Wendy Roache. #onwards!
Blake Shinn's daring ride on Happy Clapper and how simple maths saw Winx home, sizing up the two-year-olds and Al Mah Haha comprehensive in the Country Championships Qualifier at Goulburn.
How Punter's Intelligence saw Saturday - https://t.co/VUbaxffRhj
The journey continues with a new week, looking at ways to improve my skills with specific exercises by master Personal Trainer Trent Langlands. @trentlanglands
Three winners on Saturday. The star of the show was Happy Clapper running a gallant second behind the legend Winx with the crowd giving a rousing reception to a horse I’ve been beaten on!
Happy Clapper deserved recognition for the fight that he put up against a great champion!
''IF HE RUNS SECOND TO HER (WINX) AGAIN ON SATURDAY WE'RE ON SONG'' - Trainer Pat Webster spoke to @LizzieJelfs about Happy Clapper's chances this weekend @royalrandwick @atc_races and heading toward the All-Star Mile at Flemington.
It will be very cosy once all the Jockeys room renovations are completed. Full credit to Greg Rudolph and his team for providing us jockeys with the best care. @hawkesburyrc#vision#caringforthejockeys 👏
Sebring! #RIP
He provided me with an opportunity as a young jockey to ride a great horse and to make great relationships with owners,breeders and the wider industry. A huge loss for @widdenstud ,the breeding industry & @StarTbreds .
His legacy lives on in his excellent progeny!
Congratulations @BBakerRacing & Strawberry Hill Stud. Felt quite nostalgic when jumping aboard her today after having the pleasure of winning on her superstar Mother Tuesday Joy. Glad to get the win today 👍😊
@blake_shinn preparing for the #allstarmile and the Clapper @SkyRacingAU there’s no substitute for hard work, Blake has been working hard in the gym for months so no surprise to see the immediate success