Outstanding New South Wales jockey Tyler Schiller is setting an amazing record with Aaron Bain Racing.
Earlier this year Schiller took up ownership opportunities with ABR, and horses part-owned by him have raced 15 times for 15 wins.
Schiller, 24, is in a state of shock over the winning run.
“It is incredible – all my horses have won,” Schiller said.
“I can’t believe it – Aaron has done a fantastic job placing them.”
Schiller’s winning tally went to 15 at Port Pirie on Tuesday with victories by Matador and Maluka Miss.
The winning run may continue at Globe Derby Park on Monday when Man United has his second Australian start.
Schiller had an early love of harness racing as a child with his father Glen, and grandfather Peter, involved in the sport for more than 30 years.
“In fact, I was getting ready to apply for a driving permit, when the opportunity arose to go into a thoroughbred stable,” Schiller said.
“Pop (Peter) had a good horse early on and still trains a few as does Dad, and I loved helping out at the stables.”
Schiller’s life changed markedly when he became an apprentice jockey, and he is a star on the rise.
He rode his first Group 1 winner in March when Mariamia won The Galaxy at Randwick, and he became the first apprentice in 15 years to achieve such a feat.
Schiller is on track to win the Sydney apprentice’s title again and also aims to try and beat the 60 city win mark for an apprentice set in 2006/07.
His association with ABR developed through Jamie Durnberger from Summit Bloodstock who is related to Cheree Curtis, wife of Sydney trainer Lee Curtis.
“Jamie learned that I loved harness racing and sent me a text to see if I was interested in becoming an owner,” Schiller said.
“I thought why not and asked him to send me a list of horses.
“I just picked out Sheza Manipulator and Fletch Maguire, without really delving too deeply into their form.
“I didn’t have to wait long for them to hit the track and was super impressed with their wins.
“I was on the mailing list, then opportunities came up to be involved with Maluka Miss, Man United and Matador and I jumped at the chance.
“To think they have all won, some multiple times, is really unbelievable.
“To reach 15 wins without a loss, and Aaron thinking we can go for 16, is really a dream.
“I did think the winning run might be in jeopardy with a lap to go at Pirie when Matador was in front and being tapped up.
“Another horse really challenged him on the home turn but he was good enough to fight on and win.
“I have to give credit to Jamie and Aaron for finding the horses, preparing them properly and placing them to be able to land multiple victories.
“I haven’t seen them race live but enjoy watching them from Sydney on the television.
“Maybe one day one or two of them might get to Menangle, and I would be there for sure.”
Schiller said he had never been to Adelaide, and actually knocked back an offer to ride in Saturday’s Goodwood Handicap because he felt he had a good book of rides in Sydney at Rosehill Gardens.
Such is his love for harness racing, Schiller said it was in his thoughts to maybe take out a driving permit once he finished race riding.
“But that is some time in the future, as I am loving racing.”