EVERY time trainer Mick Stringer raises the bar on promising young dog New Recruit he answers the challenge, as was the case at Tattersall’s Park in Hobart last Thursday night.
New Recruit lined up in a strong grade four event over 461 metres and while he had to contend with an awkward draw (4) the son of Paddy’s Flame-Miss Bardie made light of the task.
He began brilliantly to have the rail soon after the start and when he slipped into top gear in the home straight he left his rivals in his wake, going on to score by almost seven lengths from Shanlyn Sparky with Bold Vista a nose away third.
New Recruit is owned by Karlene Cuthbertson and Sally Wilson who have enjoyed much success this past year and if this dog continues to improve he looks destined to win feature events.
New Recruit has started 11 times for seven wins and two minor placings.
He stopped the clock over the 461-metre trip last Thursday night at 26.05sec which was clearly the best of the night.