Wiremu Pinn turned Awapuni into his own personal advertising platform ahead of his move to Victoria today.
The talented apprentice flies to Melbourne to meet Racing Victoria officials in the hope of being allowed to transfer his apprenticeship to trainer Michael Kent Sr for at least the next three months.
Pinn has been informed he can claim 3kg in Victoria and that would make him a sought-after rider in winter and give him the perfect opportunity to make a name for himself should he want to stay longer.
Pinn’s talent has rarely been in doubt but he used Saturday’s meeting at Awapuni to hammer home his skills before he arrives in Australia. He rode four winners, as did Jonathan Parkes, with Kate Hercock the only jockey to break up the Pinn-Parkes show.
“I have to meet with the officials from Racing Victoria on Monday, and if my licence is granted, I am excited to get straight into it,” says Pinn.