Well-deserved success for trainer as The Darling shines

The win was well deserved for the Stuart Kendrick-trained mare who has been in the placings for the past four starts.

Ipswich races

Claire Power

IT was definitely a specialists race in the Benchmark 68 Handicap over 800 metres today at Ipswich.

The seven-horse line-up nearly all had form at the track and trip with The Darling finishing ahead of the field to go one better than his last start at the track.

The win was well deserved for the Stuart Kendrick-trained mare who has been in the placings for the past four starts.

Décor Deels found some form in the stayers race today over 2210 metres for trainer John Thomas.

Decor Deels was ridden by Zac Lloyd who has started the season well at Ipswich with three wins to his name. Lloyd took the gelding wide to pick up the field and claim the win.

It was a strong performance after a last start at Beaudesert where he ran seventh after a slow start.

Emergent was one of the standouts and has gone from strength to strength since moving to the Chris Anderson stable.

The Sebring gelding won the Class 1 1350m after jumping well from gate two for jockey Baylee Nothdurft.

The former Sydney galloper moved from the John O’Shea stable and has had one start for his new trainer prior to his first Queensland win when third at Doomben.

He was certainly impressive jumping well clear to settle at the front of the field although tiring towards the line.

David Vandyke’s runner Wheels ran second in the race and showed a sharp turn of foot in the home stretch.

It was a first up Australian effort for the New Zealand mare by Shocking and should be one to watch at her next start.

Spring events

THE Ipswich Events and Entertainment Centre has a number of events scheduled for Spring including the coveted Melbourne Cup celebrations.

We’ve put together two packages for our Melbourne Cup enthusiasts including a sit down three course menu in the Grange Lounge. Alternatively, for something a little more relaxed we have a cocktail option in the Eye Liner Lounge. For details visit www.ieec.com.au

Last minute bookings are also available for Father’s Day in the Barn Family Restaurant on Sunday, September 5.

Bring dad along and he’ll receive a free beverage with his meal. Bookings are essential via www.ieec.com.au or follow the Facebook page @barnfamilyrestaurant to keep up to date with what’s on.

The Ipswich Turf Club is also excited to welcome back the Beers, Bubbles and Brunch in the Grange on September 19.

The event features local signer Paulina who will have you enjoying a lazy Sunday. Tickets are available at www.ieec.com.au

Next Ipswich meetings

RACING will pause at Ipswich for a three-week break before returning on September 15.