{"id":144107,"date":"2016-05-06T21:41:20","date_gmt":"2016-05-06T11:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=144107"},"modified":"2020-10-15T12:30:09","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T02:30:09","slug":"beginning-for-another-bayliss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2016\/05\/06\/beginning-for-another-bayliss\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginning For Another Bayliss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shaun Bayliss was a picture of concentration at Burrandowan in 2015; this weekend he will have a lot on his mind at Esk (Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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April 22, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning For Another Bayliss<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shaun Bayliss, a well known rider in the South East country ranks, will watch the first race at Esk this Saturday with more than carefree interest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

His son Corey, who turns 17 on June 6, is making his debut on last start Bundaberg winner Fynnstar.<\/p>\n

The Bayliss duo will take each other on in the API Leisure and Lifestyle QTIS Maiden Plate and the Michael Graham\u2019s Buck\u2019s Day BM 55 Handicap.<\/p>\n

Corey\u2019s preparation has included riding school instruction at Beerwah, trackwork with Col Williamson\u2019s string at Peachester, and jump-outs and trials in Brisbane.<\/p>\n

The rookie is indentured to Chris Munce and is based at the ex-jockey\u2019s satellite set up on the Sunshine Coast.<\/p>\n

Apprentice Beau Appo, who will be in action at the premier fixture at the Gold Coast, beat Shaun in a tight photo when he scored his initial victory.<\/p>\n

That happened to be at Esk.<\/p>\n

Corey Bayliss would love to repeat the dose but preferably not at a cost to his father!<\/p>\n

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May Magic<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Racing in South-East Queensland changes gears this month. <\/strong><\/p>\n

At one end of the scale, the winter carnival momentum builds up with Saturday\u2019s Hollindale Stakes program at the Gold Coast and activity in the country racing sector also heightens.<\/p>\n

Esk Jockey Club, in attracting 118 nominations, has somewhat defied the odds.<\/p>\n

The Brisbane Valley club had to compete against TAB meetings at Gatton on Friday and Ipswich and Tooowoomba on Saturday.<\/p>\n

There were 93 final acceptors and, no doubt, some hopefuls were ballotted out.<\/p>\n

The response from owners and trainers augurs well for Burrandowan on May 14, and Nanango on May 28.<\/p>\n

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South Burnett Aspirants<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Last weekend\u2019s Bundaberg meeting proved productive for Hivesville\u2019s Lindsay Anderson and Blackbutt\u2019s Wayne Farrington. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The former won the BM 60 Handicap with the game and consistent Glenthorn Avenue, while the latter visited the winner\u2019s slot to again greet Miss Alexandra after the Class B Handicap.<\/p>\n

Maurice Crawford, who had nine rides on the Shovhog mare in 2013, has resumed duties as the pilot for her last three missions.<\/p>\n

The pairing has flourished with a second placing at Gympie and a delightful Maiden breakthrough at Wondai a fortnight ago.<\/p>\n

District participants are in for a busy weekend, particularly in the Helen Schlecht Memorial (BM 50, 800m), the opener at Esk.<\/p>\n

Apprentice Adam Spinks, whose licence was upgraded to Provincial B level on Tuesday, will partner the in-form I Am McLovin.<\/p>\n

The main obstacle for the Curtain family\u2019s sprinter could be his very wide draw.<\/p>\n

However the Kumbia horse does love the metric half mile trip!<\/p>\n

The line-up includes three more Burnett hopes that will be saddled up by Glenn Richardson (Jill\u2019s Shadow), Kaylene Hamilton (Monte Lago) and Kristen Wenck (the third reserve Nug\u2019s Pocket).<\/p>\n

Richardson\u2019s other representatives are Hidden Angel and Lucks In.<\/p>\n

Stable apprentice Hannah English, who competed at Gatton on Friday, splits her work between Esk and Toowoomba on Saturday and is set to back up at Caloundra on Sunday.<\/p>\n

James Curtain\u2019s side will spread over three venues.<\/p>\n

Amber Jet will be his second runner at Esk, Duchess Staghurst and Somerset Lass are booked for Ipswich while Saykrid Lady is to begin her career at Toowoomba.<\/p>\n

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The tents in the background are a reminder that camping is an option at the upcoming Burrandowan meeting (Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Burrandowan Is Ideal For Grey Nomads<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is timely to point out to all manner of folk, from grey nomads to backpackers and casual campers, that Burrandowan has a very convenient camping space adjacent to the course.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whilst there are flushing toilets and both men’s and women’s hot showers, water is naturally at a premium.<\/p>\n

So it really helps if campers bring some of their own.<\/p>\n

Thursday and Friday stays costs $7.50 per night per person while the all important Saturday night is free.<\/p>\n

Bookings are not required, but they are for the High Tea and the Gourmet Luncheon Hampers.<\/p>\n

More details are available at burrandowan.com.au<\/b><\/a>, a first rate website that also offers a historical view of the time-honoured meeting.<\/p>\n

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Stephanie Lacy, pictured at Burrandowan last year, booted Beleaguer home in South Australia last Wednesday (Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

National Apprentice Series Final Standings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Queensland team of Jimmy Orman, Brooke Stower, Hannah English and Stephanie Lacy have missed national bragging rights by a mere point.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lacy, 23, journeyed from the Sunshine Coast to Murray Bridge near Adelaide during the week.<\/p>\n

She had valuable track experience in a lead race up when third on Man She\u2019s Fast and got the chocolates in the last leg of the series on Beleaguer ($7).<\/p>\n

The final scoreboard had Western Australia (21 points) on top from Queensland (20), Victoria (18), Tasmania (16) and South Australia (14).<\/p>\n

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Odd Spot Omens<\/strong><\/h2>\n