It's been a long time between drinks for Alison Smith but the Orange trainer will hope she can rejoin the winner's circle at the Gilgandra Jockey Club on Sunday as key hope Jaywalker is set to race for the second time under her supervision.
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The four-year-old mare is an eight-start maiden and made its debut for Smith at Bathurst on December 21, running fifth over the 1100m.
While the result doesn't look great on paper, there was merit in the run after she sat at the back of the pack for the entire race before coming home strongly in its first-up task.
On Sunday, Jaywalker has drawn barrier two for the $22,000 Inland Petroleum Maiden Handicap (1280), a slight step up in distance from its last run. Anthony Cavallo will be on board for Smith.Among key chances in the third race of the day is Manadria as Jake Pracey-Holmes is set to ride the winless gelding for an eighth time. He was close to a breakthrough last time out at Dubbo and is every chance at Gilgandra.
Smith hoped to see promising gelding Vaquero put some work in at Towac Park on Monday but thunderstorms brought an early end to the event.
I'll Tell You Miss is the first emergency in the $22,000 Gilgandra Toyota Maiden Handicap (1600m) as the six-year-old looks to score its first top three finish this preparation.
Sunday's meet will be highlighted by the $37,000 Nutrien AG Solutions Gilgandra Cup (1600m) as a host of quality bush horses are slated to compete.
Universal Thief, Petain and Boult are three of the top chances in the final race of the day. The nine-race card kicks off at 12.45pm.
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