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Waikato jockey Troy Harris lost his apprentice claim at Ellerslie on Saturday, with wins aboard promising gallopers Stand Tall and Hamlets Ghost.
Harris, 18, the son of veteran jockey Noel Harris, rode a winner at his first raceday ride in June, 2004, and brought up his century of wins aboard Who's Asking at Pukekohe on Wednesday.
He made it 101 with Stand Tall and 102 a race later with Hamlets Ghost.
Harris' achievement is all the more noteworthy given that he broke both legs in a fall at Wairoa in December 2005, before returning to the saddle eight months later.
He leads the apprentices' premiership with 47 wins, six ahead of main rival Craig Grylls.
Harris was stood down from riding after race three at Te Teko yesterday after feeling unwell.
Hamlets Ghost recorded his fourth win from five starts in the Jungle Pocket 3-year-old 1400m, but he had to work hard to keep the promising filly Tons of Bubbles at bay in the closing stages.
Hamlets Ghost was recently bought by Hong Kong businessman Peter Law and his future career will be in Hong Kong. But first, trainer Mark Walker has the Queensland Guineas in mind for him, as long as he comes through Saturday's run satisfactorily.
The $200,000 Guineas is run over 1600m at Eagle Farm on June 11.
Stand Tall, by Zabeel out of VRC Oaks winner Grand Archway, was impressive in a rating 76 1400m handicap, considering it was his first start in 14 months.
The 5-year-old has had stemcell surgery after suffering from fetlock problems.
- NZPAApprentice claim gone with century
Waikato jockey Troy Harris lost his apprentice claim at Ellerslie on Saturday, with wins aboard promising gallopers Stand Tall and Hamlets Ghost.
Harris, 18, the son of veteran jockey Noel Harris, rode a winner at his first raceday ride in June, 2004, and brought up his century of wins aboard Who's Asking at Pukekohe on Wednesday.
He made it 101 with Stand Tall and 102 a race later with Hamlets Ghost.
Harris' achievement is all the more noteworthy given that he broke both legs in a fall at Wairoa in December 2005, before returning to the saddle eight months later.
He leads the apprentices' premiership with 47 wins, six ahead of main rival Craig Grylls.
Harris was stood down from riding after race three at Te Teko yesterday after feeling unwell.
Hamlets Ghost recorded his fourth win from five starts in the Jungle Pocket 3-year-old 1400m, but he had to work hard to keep the promising filly Tons of Bubbles at bay in the closing stages.
Hamlets Ghost was recently bought by Hong Kong businessman Peter Law and his future career will be in Hong Kong. But first, trainer Mark Walker has the Queensland Guineas in mind for him, as long as he comes through Saturday's run satisfactorily.
The $200,000 Guineas is run over 1600m at Eagle Farm on June 11.
Stand Tall, by Zabeel out of VRC Oaks winner Grand Archway, was impressive in a rating 76 1400m handicap, considering it was his first start in 14 months.
The 5-year-old has had stemcell surgery after suffering from fetlock problems.
- NZPA
