Two of the province's perrenial trotting placegetters scored well deserved harness racing wins at Ascot Park today.
Moniburns who had 322232 in her formline prior to today's win had the lucky bird on her rump when she scored a well deserved win to clear maiden ranks. She was destined to run second to King Cassidy but he rolled into a break fifty metres short of the winning post, gifting Moniburns the win.
Prior to today's win the five year old Monarchy mare had run eight placings in twelve starts for owner Paul Hillis and trainer Tank Ellis
Denn Nee Nose Best who was purchased off trainer Earl Swain recently by Neville Cleaver capped off two placed runs since her purchase by winning her second race in her sixty seven race career today.
Cleaver said Swain who trained the mare, was keen to sell after he was heading into hospital for an operation and couldn't continue training short term. A deal was done and the seven year old mare joined the Nathan Williamson stable earlier this month.
Denn Nee Nose Best back to the birdcage – Photo Bruce Stewart
She capitalised on a trailing run and came up the passing lane to beat Belmont Invasion by half a length. Denn Nee Nose Best has now won twice, has been placed second five times and third twelve times.
Cleaver is unsure of her future but indicated that she might do a stint on the Riverton Beach under the guidance of Adrian Wohlers.
Bruce Stewart
Southland Harness Racing