ST PIERRE AT LAST

Finally, after many "be on me next time " performances, ST PIERRE found the line for his first win in W.A. at Belmont today. The win came on the back of a good third last start and an unlucky fourth at his previous run. The one thing in common with all these runs was the fact that the horse has been ridden by my young apprentice Andrew "ROO" Castle. Those of you who have followed my postings over the past few months may recall me saying that the young lad was showing plenty of promise in trials and was ready to start his riding career.

Well start it he certainly has!! Andrew has now had fourteen race rides, six in town and has won three races. He broke through for his first win at Northam last Thursday and topped that off with a great display on ST PIERRE at Belmont today. Andrew only had two rides at Belmont today and after winning his first city race on ST PIERRE he did it all again two races later on the Wally Mitchell trained Wonderful Mak. That is now six rides in the city for two winners! Not a bad effort in any one's book.

ST PIERRE has taken a long time to break through in this country after a promising start to his career in N.Z. The horse was sent over as a possible Derby contender however he failed to live up to expectations. He has raced consistently over the past twelve months however he has failed to win even when he has looked the winner on more than one occasion. Hopefully the win gives him the confidence to go on with it from here and put a few more wins on the board.