Jack Milner
Frank Sinatra had a huge hit in 1966 with a song called “That’s Life!”
It deals with the ups and downs of life and starts its opening verse reads:
“That's life,
That's what all the people say,
You're riding high in April, shot down in May,
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
When I'm back on top, back on top in June.”
Sean Tarry is a man who fully understands the highs and lows of being a horse racing trainer. He’s been named South African Champion trainer five times, a pinnacle in the life of any trainer, but experienced the low of losing his leading owner who was an invaluable mentor in his life.
But despite the roller coaster ride, Tarry has always known when it is time to press that reset button and start all over again.
Right now, Tarry is supported by a strong team and also has the pleasure of witnessing his older son, Daniel, following in his footsteps and becoming integrated in his organisation.
On Champions Day two weeks ago, Tarry reached another milestone when Thunderstruck won the Grade 1 Jonsson Workwear Computaform Sprint as that gave Tarry his 300th Stakes winner and his 73rd Grade 1 success.
But Tarry knows while Graded-race success is the yardstick of achievements, racing is also about winning maiden plates and other lower-level races.
So, it’s back to mundane racing at Turffontein on Saturday when they race on the inside track, and the stable has further opportunities to come away with a couple of winners.
Sadly Champion Warrior has been withdrawn suffering form colic, but Tarry can still be on the mark in Races 6 and 9 where he sends out Jordan and Turbo Power respectively
Jack Milner’s selections
Race 1: 8 The Crown, 10 Queen Of Love, 1 Volare E Mambo, 2 Arctic Vixen
Race 2: 1 Mastership, 11 Sakurajima, 4 Breath Of Magic, 7 Main Mission
Race 3: 1 A Place In The Sun, 2 Gilda Gray, 4 Martinique, 3 Angel's Wish
Race 4: 1 Mighty Goddess, 5 Zenobia's Gold, 3 Springer, 7 Free In Seattle
Race 5: 5 Safe Space, 7 Holocene, 1 To The Rescue, 2 Futurewolff
Race 6: 3 Jordan, 4 La Moohal, 6 Judgement Day, 8 Officer In Command
Race 7: 2 Money Heist, 8 Brave Viking, 10 Mardi Gras, 9 Tizona
Race 8: 7 Amber Rock, 2 Ice Star, 8 Women Of Fame, 5 Law Of Success
Race 9: 2 Turbo Power, 6 Fast Duty, 3 Bob, 7 Munchkin
BEST BET
Race 3: 1 A Place In The Sun
VALUE BET
Race 6: 3 Jordan
BEST SWINGER
Race 8 2x7
BIPOT
R54
Leg 1: 1, 11
Leg 2: 1
Leg 3: 1, 3, 5
Leg 4: 1, 5, 7
Leg 5: 3, 4, 6
Leg 6: 2
PLACE ACCUMULATOR
R162
Leg 1: 1
Leg 2: 1, 3, 5
Leg 3: 1, 5, 7
Leg 4: 3, 4, 6
Leg 5: 2
Leg 6: 2, 7
Leg 7: 2, 3, 6
PICK 6
R1250
Leg 1: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
Leg 2: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
Leg 3: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8
Leg 4: 2
Leg 5: 2, 7
Leg 6: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
JACKPOT 1
R50
Leg 1: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
Leg 2: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8
Leg 3: 2
Leg 4: 2, 7
JACKPOT 2
R50
Leg 1: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8
Leg 2: 2
Leg 3: 2, 7
Leg 4: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8