The ATA Cup at Asc on boxing day...Daka's Gem streaks them

Although racing well out of his class, we headed to the city for an important continuation of the campaign. We drew up against Daka's Gem who looked a weight certainty. He certainly won like it, rounding up the field on the corner and sprinting away. Daka gem followed this up with a 2nd in the Detonator Stakes, then 4th and 2nd in the PINJ and BUNB cups respectively. The Dog ran a nice race and copped a bit of interference. We went home pleased and ready for one more run before

Another Cup and Win # 12. The Christmas Cup over 1800m

We continued the campaign at Geraldton with a step up to 1800m and the Dog lumped 60kg to get up by a length. This was a really tough win, giving 7kg away to the fast finishing Pagan Prince. A 1/2 length win at the end and the Dog had brought up his 4th Cup win. We were certain to meet a few of these again in the Gold Cup just a month away, so this win gave us a good deal of confidence that we were right in with a chance.

Peter "bear" Day was on hand to collect the trophy with his wife Jeanette.

Back to Gero for a 1600m open

The campaign continued back at Gero in an open 1600m. The Dog jumped a $2.6 fav again, with 60kg on his back. Without winning, it was a solid run again with the weight and the prep was on track for the Cup.