In this edition of the OTI Gazette, we have a chat to champion jockey Darren Gauci, who is now Victoria’s Apprentice Jockey Coach.
We discuss the upcoming spring carnival, look at our recent winners, upcoming runners, Derby contenders and also introduce an imposing new three-year-old by Rip Van Winkle.
All that and much more!
A CHAT WITH DARREN GAUCI
“In my day, we only had our master and our parents to help us. We also only had to ride five times in front of stewards before getting a licence. Most young jockeys today have had 200 rides in jump outs. They have the benefit of good coaches, dietary advice and physios.”
HAPPY SPRING!
“With a super run by I’m Thunderstruck in the Memsie and a serviceable run by Daqiansweet Junior in the Heatherlie, the team is off to a good start. Over the next month, other spring contenders will lay foundations for the bigger targets to come. We anticipate that our horses return to racing in fine fettle and run as expected.”