Courtney Laker, the newborn Shepparton Kaiser racing separator, admits that she had many disagreements with her exhilarating three-year-old Trotter Miss Ohana.
“She can be very quirky and there were some tough times on the way, but hopefully it's all behind her now,” said Laker.
Miss Ohana, from Art major Is from the brood marker Ohana (Christian Cullen), the two non -placed starts when Pacer had in 2016.
“David (Moran) selected her when selling Sydney – and even when she had broken in, she would have only continued a few meters,” said Laker.
Miss Ohana is driven by Moran and will compete on the 75,000 US dollars after two impressive home track in Shepparton on the 75,000 US dollars, which will compete in Menangle on Saturday evening, starting from Barrier Four, NSW Troters G1 Oaks.
“I am very excited and I'm looking forward to the race. I selected it after we took second place with Kurki in the Vicbred super series last September in the Vicbred Super Series final,” said Laker.
“She went out for a good three -month break and then spent time with The Water Walker before returning to the races in March.
“I own her with my brother Shannon and our Nanna Carmen Mifsud. She is a nice little foal and we expect a good run, especially because she has a good sprint.
“In her two last two victories, she hit the line challenging when David lets her extend.
“There are some handsome horses in the oak and Gates's jewel from the shelf will be tough to beat.”
Eight of the 12 acceptors (including the two emergencies) come from Victorian coaches, including Marg and Paddy Lee. Anti Ruokonen, Glenn Hunter, Keith Cotchin, Andy Gath, Jess Tubbs and Emma Stewart.
Miss Ohana had eight starts for three victories, two seconds and one third and earned almost $ 30,000.
“I will probably give her a refreshment after the oaks and look into the Nutria series,” said Laker.
The 20-year-old has been training since August 2023 and had a dream of starting the money in Melton with her first runner Curly James.
The talented Pacer won the Shepparton Cup last year and also took out the Cobram Cup.
“I have five work and really enjoy it. I plan to go to Menangle tomorrow (Thursday). It's an eight -hour trip, but a plain journey,” said Laker.
From Terry Gange for Hartnesslink
