Interstate success continues

SOUTH Australia continues to be a happy hunting ground for well-known trainer Rosie Weidenbach.

In fact, SA has become a mecca for success for several members of Weidenbach’s family.

Based in Victoria, Weidenbach has won nine races this season – six of those in South Australia!

Weidenbach’s husband, Paul, has also won three races in SA.

Moving to SA several years ago, Weidenbach’s sister, Gaita Pullicino, has established herself as one of the state’s leading drivers.

Gaita’s husband Frank and son Tony also enjoy their share of glory as locals.

As for Weidenbach’s latest triumph, it was registered at Globe Derby yesterday when The Vicars Girl broke a 13-month drought from the winners’ circle.

Making her interstate debut, The Vicars Girl began well to find the lead from her 10-metre handicap before strolling to a soft 28-metre win from Aldebaran Bree.

Feel The Moment was 13 metres away third in 2:05.1 over 2230 metres.

“She went terrific,” Weidenbach said. “I had been disappointed with her while she’d been racing close to home, so I decided to try South Australia.

“I qualified her from the stand here first with South Australia in mind and she took to it luck a duck to water.

“Yesterday was her first race from the stand, her first time in front and they couldn’t catch her.

“She has always shown a little bit of ability, but does things wrong under pressure. When she puts it all together she goes well, so hopefully she has turned the corner and can pick up a few more races.”