The Silver City Races were last weekend. Over 3000 spectators took the opportunity to see this Broken Hill country race meeting which is famous for its family feel.
The event is one of only two race meetings that grace the famous Broken Hill St Patrick's Race Club.
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| The connections of Silver City Cup 2013 winner Defonet with club president Dave Gallagher. Image courtesy Darrin Manuel - Barrier Daily Truth |
There were six races in all, ranging from the 900m (R2) Flat Out Tyre Maiden Plate which was won by no 5 Quinzel, to the feature race, the 1600m (R5) Broken Hill Clubs Silver City Cup, which was won by no 3 Defonet (Morphetville), a gelding trained by South Australian based trainer Paula Trenwith.
Defonet started the race as a short-priced favourite after a late plunge which saw the odds tumble from $5 to $2. He led the field of eight all the way from barrier 3, and was ridden by apprentice jockey Ms Desi (Desiree) Stra (54kg). 'Drafted' carrying 55.5kg and trained by Philip Cole placed 2nd and New Zealand 'Cable Bay' trained by Brian Searle came 3rd carrying 59kg.
Proud trainer Paula Trenwith tweeted the news -
Congrats to connections of Defonet winner of today's Silver City Cup at Broken Hill Rider Desi Stra. Trained by me! pic.twitter.com/RagiA3lGrY
— Paula Trenwith (@PaulaTrenwith) October 26, 2013
I hope you enjoyed the day if you were lucky enough to make it along. I heard the weather was perfect.
Congratulations Defonet and connections, Paula Trenwith and Desi (Desiree) Stra. Cheers, Jane D
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