October 19, 2020
Mahratta won the Wondai Cup on Saturday but there were no crowds to cheer the gelding home … or punters tearing up tickets.
Nor was there a trophy presentation to the owners or winning jockey.
And there was definitely no Fashions of the Field.
The South Burnett Race Club’s annual Wondai Cup meeting – which coincides with the running of the Caulfield Cup – is usually one of the biggest days of the year at the Wondai track.
But this year, COVID-19 restrictions meant there were only track officials, jockeys and trainers in attendance.
Race club officials told southburnett.com.au they regretted being unable to run a standard race meeting.
However, they were hopeful conditions would return to normal – or something close to it – by the time the club holds its next meeting on Anzac Day in 2021.
Just for the record, here are the results:
Race 1 – Samios Plumbing Supplies Class B Handicap (1465m)
1. Reliable Lass (5) – Shannyn Stephan
2. Dinny’s A Suspect (1) – Hannah Phillips
3. Boltin’ Desire (6) – Hannah Richardson
Time: 1:33.77
Race 2 – Roy & Glenis Radunz Wondai Cup Open Handicap (1465m)
1. Mahratta (5) – Robert Faehr
2. Palace Tycoon (2) – Hannah Phillips
3. Craiglea Cetina (4) – Hannah Richardson
Time: 1:31.37
Race 3 – Monica Ryan Trophy (1100m)
1. Diggity (1) – Isabella Teh
2. Kentford (3) – Gary Geran
3. El Nino’s Choice (4) – Robert Faehr
Time: 1:05.40
Race 4 – G. Crumpton & Sons Maiden Plate (850m)
1. Oakfield Comanche (3) – Hannah Phillips
2. Mr Noddy (2) – Hannah Richardson
3. Sine Curve (7) – Heather Poland
Time: 0:50.92
Race 5 – Murgon Tyres & More / Murgon Outdoor Equipment Class B Handicap (850m)
1. Falvera (8) – Stephanie Lacy
2. Clairvue Spirit (5) – Gary Geran
3. Valar Dohaeris (3) – Heather Poland
Time: 0:50.92
