By Mark Brassel
A famous set of colours zoomed past the winning post at Moree on Saturday with the victory of Hiraishin in the RDO Equipment Bracelet (950m).
The silks of yellow and black quarters carried by winning jockey Sebastian Galea were owned by the late Mr Don Storey, a popular owner, breeder and administrator.
Mr Storey was a Sydney Turf Club member in 1960, served on the committee from 1970 to 2001 and spent time as Vice-Chairman during that period.
He owned such greats as Been There who was runner-up in the 1983 Golden Slipper to Sir Dapper and the flying machine Rain Affair who won 12 races and $1.4 million in prizemoney.
The family carries on the tradition with the winning owners being Mark Storey, Paige Storey, Chelsea Storey, Sarah Storey and Troy Lacey.
Hiraishin ($6) went on to score by half a length from Toulon Factor (Arthur Pollock, $9) and Exsensible (Todd Bailey, $3.50 favourite).
The next chance to earn points will be at MALLAWA PICNICS on Saturday (8th June).
PICNIC SERIES POINT SCORE
40 – Linden Tree
39 – Valadyium
34 – Better Judgement
31 – Have Mercy
30 – California August, Foxstorm
28 – Namarari
27 – Blinkin Nomore, Kalpana
26 – Final Showdown
For all the latest info (including Points Table & Honour Roll) on the Series click here – 2024 NSW Picnic Champion Series
