FNQ MAIL: Jordan Gerrans reviews the weekend’s racing

Cairns Post racing writer Jordan Gerrans reviews the weekend’s racing at Townsville and Innisfail in FNQ Mail.

Jockey Graham Watson pilots Sheridan to victory.

Cairns Post racing writer Jordan Gerrans reviews the weekend’s racing at Townsville and Innisfail in FNQ Mail.

ONE TO FOLLOW

REAGAN

After a disappointing second-up performance at Cannon Park late last year, Stephen Massingham’s gelding should have bolted in on Thursday at Townsville.

The four-year-old bay was blocked for clear running on a number of occasions in the home straight and could not get a clear shot at them.

If jockey Nathan Day found some clear air, there was every chance he would have won by a length or two.

Reagan is ready to win next start.

Pure Rebel, ridden by Nathan Day, returns to scale after winning the Billy Cook memorial benchmark handicap at the Cairns Jockey Club Christmas party race day, held at Cannon Park. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE.

FINISH ON A HIGH

OAKFIELD AVENGER

The Innisfail old stager went out on a positive note to conclude his 36-start career.

The 10-year-old won at Cannon Park late last month with owners keen to give him another run at their home track last Saturday.

The George Tsakissiris-trained gelding could not get there however, and retired after his Cairns win.

George Tsakissiris gives water to his racehorse Strictly Magic after a race at the Innisfail Turf Club.

HIT IN THE POCKET

Graham Watson

The Mareeba-trained Northern Great looked well on the way to claiming his first career win in Townsville last Thursday before tiring late in the straight.

Watson, on Northern Great, was fined $200 as he failed to ride his mount out to the finish of the race.

THE TALKING POINT

Some connections of horses were left frustrated with Innisfail losing a race between nominations and acceptances last week.

The races did not go ahead because of rain but if they were run, only five events were set for decision, instead of the six that were originally programmed.

Originally published as FNQ MAIL: Jordan Gerrans reviews the weekend’s racing