PROMINENT Victorian trainer-owner Engin Gemci has fond memories of Tasmania having spent time in the state campaigning dogs in feature races including the richest race the Group 1 Hobart Thousand.
His association with the state continues these days through him sending dogs to Brighton-based trainer Susan Gittus.
One of the latest sprinters dispatched from Gemci’s kennels is smart bitch Willow Sage that has taken a shine to her adopted state.
Willow Sage scored arguably her best win at Tattersall’s Park in Hobart last night (Thursday) in a grade four event over 461 metres.
The talented bitch began well from box four and after a short tussle she powered her way to the lead and gave her rivals a galloping lesson over the concluding stages.
She hit the line over three lengths clear of Papanui with Classy Kenny four lengths away third.
Willow Sage (talk’s Cheap-Lil’ Bit Cool) stopped the clock at 26.08 seconds which was clearly her best effort on the Hobart circuit.
Willow Sage began her career in her home state but after three unplaced starts she was shipped to Tasmania and after a couple of unplaced efforts she has continued to pay her way.
Listen to what trainer Susan Gittus had to say about Willow sage’s latest win – click here