May 4, 2018
Watch out for the Pedron family at next year’s Anzac Day fixture at Wondai!
Scott Pedron, the trainer of Paradiski, followed in the footsteps of his father Athol, when he successfully prepared the lightly-raced chestnut for her April 25 tilt at the BZE Murgon Class B (1100m).
Back in 2007, Pedron Snr. produced his last winner as a trainer when St Bolero scored at the corresponding Wondai meeting.
Precisely a year later at the same venue, Athol saddled up the unplaced hope Home For Christmas, the final starter of his career.
Scott’s wife Kym (nee Treble) of course enjoyed a wonderful occupation of the race day saddle.
Her final victory, before retiring on October 1, 2011, was aboard Scott’s charge Honour Guard at Warra on July 2 that year.
Owners Scott, Kym, Athol and his wife Karen – along with the Melbourne couple George Frederiksen and Vesna Koteska – have done well with the five-year-old, ex-Victorian mare.
The daughter of the French 2000 Guineas hero Astronomer Royal (USA) did not make her debut until early last year.
She stepped out just three times in the south before entering Pedron’s yard.
From six Queensland opportunities, Paradiski has won at Esk and Wondai, and collected a second placing at Nanango.
Scott Pedron took a break from the training caper from June 2013 to August 2017.
During the comeback thus far, Fort Myers, Stratalena and Paradiski have all saluted for him.
Lady Light, the stable’s only other representative, was taken to the races just once.
Paradiski is a likely runner at Burrandowan.
She was reluctant to load at Wondai and was close to being declared a late scratching.
Fortunately, when riderless, she promptly went into the barrier stall.
A glance at her pedigree reveals a strong Northern Dancer Influence.
Her maternal grand-dam, Madam Mamzelle Perdu, was a black-type winner with the Victoria Derby victor Coppelius and the grand warrior Samson among her notable relatives.
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Battle Of The Bush Warms Up
On Saturday, Bundaberg will be the scene for the first of the south-east Queensland qualifying heats for the $100,000 Battle of the Bush Final at Doomben next month.
The other offering in the district is at Nanango on May 26.
This week-end’s round over 1212 metres on the sand has drawn nine acceptors with local conditioner Darryl Gardiner and Nanango trainer Glenn Richardson both providing a third of the field.
The former will rely on Mah Baker, Emperor Maximilian and Al’s Brief while the latter is taking Murranji, Canid and Revelio northwards.
Richardson has plenty of firepower in the supporting events with Hopetoun Street, Past Dark, First Bid and Destiny’s Mate also listed for action.
Lindsay Anderson is backing up his Wondai double-act in Liverpool Jane and Clouds, while Kristen Wenck’s candidate is Nug’s Pocket in the Class 2 Plate.
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See The Stars At Burrandowan
Saturday, May 12 is Mother’s Day Eve and there’s no need to look any further for an ideal gift for that extremely important lady.
Take her to the Burrandowan races and let her watch the stars that come out in the post-races, night sky by camping trackside.
Breakfast in the sleeping bag would make for a nice change.
You could also treat Mum to a pre-booked Grazing Box, Cheese Platter or time at the Chahpingah Cafe in the Hall.
The fashions, the pit-fired BBQs at twilight time and the music, courtesy of Kingaroy High School and then Risa, are unbeatable attractions.
It pays to remember that there is no mobile phone reception and no ATM facility at the treack.
But there are plenty of wonderful trees that create a unique ambience.
Explore the race club’s website for all the details.
