Globetrotting jockey Glyn Schofield says if he can win the Brisbane Cup on Sydney mare Ready To Lift he'll dedicate the triumph to his good mate Bruce McLachlan, who died on Tuesday. McLachlan gave Sth African Schofield his first opportunity in Australia earlier this decade. His Aussie experience helped him land a 4-year stint in Hong Kong. He says: 'I had some of the best times of my life when I was in Queensland with Bruce, fond memories that I will always carry with me...If I can win the Bris
Globetrotting jockey Glyn Schofield says if he can win the Brisbane Cup on Sydney mare Ready To Lift he'll dedicate the triumph to his good mate Bruce McLachlan, who died on Tuesday. McLachlan gave Sth African Schofield his first opportunity in Australia earlier this decade. His Aussie experience helped him land a 4-year stint in Hong Kong. He says: 'I had some of the best times of my life when I was in Queensland with Bruce, fond memories that I will always carry with me...If I can win the Brisbane Cup on Saturday there is only one person I could dedicate it to.'
Trainer Pat Duff reckons his longshot runner Hard To Catch has what it takes to win the Stradbroke. HTC ran 2nd, btn a nose, in last year's Straddie. PD says: 'I was very happy with his run last time...We purposely spaced his races into this race...I could have run him last Saturday and backed up but I think that as an older horse he needs to be a bit keen in the mind and if I'd run him last week on a very wet track it might have taken that edge off him.' HTC is currently at $34.00 (33/1) on the Betstar market for the Stradbroke. The betting at 1pm on Thursday:
Black Piranha 4.60
Ortensia 7.00
Danleigh 10.00
Mr Baritone 10.00
Bank Robber 11.00
Royal Discretion 13.00
Snipers Bullet 15.00
Absolut Glam 17.00
Something Anything 17.00
Rightfully Yours 21.00
Marasco 26.00
Court Command 26.00
Solo Flyer 34.00
Hard To Catch 34.00
Swick 41.00
Empires Choice 41.00
Mr Slick 51.00
Barlinnie 61.00
Jungle Ruler 61.00
Vocalic 126.00