Racehorse TALK

Whiteley rides five winners at Murwillumbah
Racenet
Monday, 11 May 2009


Chris Whiteley capped off a memorable day's riding at Murwillumbah on Sunday when he steered Surety to victory in the feature event - the $12,000 Ross Brims Bulk Transport Cup (1510m) – the jockey’s fifth winner at the meeting.

For Whiteley it was the second time that he had pulled off such an extraordinary career achievement, and a reminder why his talents are much sought after throughout northern NSW and south east Queensland.

Whiteley opened his account in the first of the day, a 1200-metre open handicap for two year olds aboard Esprit Soleil ($1.80 favourite).

After a midfield finish in the second race, Whiteley was soon back in the winner’s circle, taking out the next four races in succession with Deisel Force ($2.10), Master Mozart ($5) Ephraim Warrior ($4.20) and Surety ($3.20).

It was on board Surety where Whiteley was able to demonstrate more than a usual array of class riding abilities.

For Ballina trainer Stephen Lee, Surety's success notched-up win number four for the day, all of them achieved with Whiteley in the saddle.

The next meeting at Murwillumbah is Murwillumbah Cup Prelude Day on Sunday, May 31.