Another big week ahead for Aaron Bain Racing with three thoroughbred meetings.
ABR starts on Tuesday heading to Bordertown for the meeting which was moved from Sunday because of the heat.
SHOOTOOSE starts our day in race three, the Creaser Constructions Benchmark 66 Handicap (1200m) at 2.10pm SA time.
Apprentice Brooke King will ride and claim 2kg coming from barrier four in a field of eight.
He was impressive winning at Morphettville two starts ago before running down the line last time. Expect a better effort at Bordertown.
King will also ride ABR&rsquo;s next runner SPEAKEASY in race five the Border Blinds Benchmark 56 Handicap (1550m) at 3.20pm SA time.
The mare has drawn gate two in a field of 16 with four emergencies, and there were three early scratchings.
SPEAKEASY has improved at each of her three runs from a break and Tuesday&rsquo;s race looks perfect for her to be very competitive.
THERMODYNAMIC completes the day in the Woolshed Inn Bordertown Cup (2000m), race six at 3.55pm SA time. The Cup is a Benchmark 74 and heat of the Limestone Coast Cup series.
Brooke King will claim 2kg, but he has drawn wide in barrier 12 in a field of 14 with two emergencies.
The apprentice was aboard THERMODYNAMIC to win the Clare Cup last start, and the on-pace runner has a chance to make it two features in a row. &nbsp;
No runners from the ABR stables at Port Lincoln on Wednesday, but ABR will be back in action at Oakbank on Friday and Thomas Farms Murray Bridge on Saturday.

Aaron Bain Racing

ABR Weekend Review

Aaron Bain

The festive season lifts the intensity for everyone and ABR is no different.
ABR will have runners at the thoroughbred meetings in South Australia this weekend and look forward to having our team proving competitive in their assignments.
Our day starts on Friday at the twilight Morphettville meeting.
Just the one runner with MERCHELLE making her debut for ABR in race four, the Hahn Fillies &amp; Mares Rating 0-62 Handicap (1200m).
Manoel Nunes will ride the five-year-old mare formerly trained by Mark &amp; Levi Kavanagh and jumps from barrier three in a field of eight.
MERCHELLE has won two of her 18 starts and had two nice trials at Balaklava and Oakbank to ready her for Friday.
Also on Friday, ABR looks forward to the improving two-year-old CAPTAIN PERFECT stepping out at Melton in Victoria.
He comes from gate three in race six, the Alabar Vicbred Platinum Homegrown Classic (1720m), heat one for two-year-old colts &amp; geldings at 3.43pm SA time.
Trained by Emma Stewart, and to be driven by Mark Pitt, CAPTAIN PERFECT was an excellent second at his most recent run at Melton and should be further improved, and at worst, qualifying for the $25,000 final on Saturday, December 21. &nbsp;
Trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor head to Gawler&rsquo;s Saturday metropolitan meeting with six runners on the nine-race program.
MIDNIGHT MASS steps out in race one, the Coopers Brewery Handicap (2100m) at 12.27pm SA time.
After excellent seconds at his past three runs, the gelding steps out to the trip for the first time coming from barrier three in a field of eight with apprentice Rochelle Milnes to ride and claim 2kg.
MIDNIGHT MASS looks very well placed and should be very competitive.
The TAB opened MIDNIGHT MASS as the $2 favourite and hopefully he lives up to that rating.
The trainers scratched BELLEZZE from Strathalbyn on Wednesday to line up at Gawler in race two, the Sportsbet Same Race Multi Maiden (1500m) at 1.02pm SA time.
She has drawn gate nine in a field of 13 and will be ridden by Kayla Crowther.
BELLEZZE has improved with racing and the step out to 1500 metres around her home track should be ideal.
Punters pushed her opening price in from $8 to $7 with the TAB behind the heavily backed Guru Warrior which has firmed from $4.60 into $3.10 favourite.
ABR stable favourite WONDERWOMEN returns to the track in race four, the Holdfast Insurance Brokers Handicap (1200m) at 2.12pm SA time.
She has drawn barrier one in a field of nine with Jason Holder to ride.
WONDERWOMEN has had two runs from a break and should improve with the increase in distance around her home track where she is a winner from her only run at the track and trip.
Punters believe she can improve and snapped up the early price of $15 and WONDERWOMEN is now at $8 with the popular elect Wiggum at $4.
REFRESHING has her first start for ABR in race six, the Contract Engineering Handicap (1100m) at 3.27pm SA time.
The five-year-old mare, formerly trained by Michael Moroney, has had two trials to ready for a racing return.
She will jump from barrier two in a field of nine with Jason Holder to ride.
A winner of three of her 18 starts, REFRESHING has been placed once first-up from four previous campaigns. &nbsp;&nbsp;
After opening at $6, the mare quickly eased to $14 with the TAB with Deepfloat Diva at the head of the market at $3.10.
Another scratched from Strathalbyn, EL CAPONY lines up in race eight, the Crane Services Handicap (1200m) at 4.42pm SA time.
Jason Holder is in the pigskin from gate three in a field of 13.
The five-year-old mare has had two trials for her race return but runs into some stiff opposition.
She is a $10 chance with the TAB. Unbeaten Eroica is favourite at $3.20.
ABR finishes in race nine, the Bronwen Darrall Memorial Handicap (1500m), at 5.30pm SA time with METRICAL.
An outstanding second at Strathalbyn at his most recent run, METRICAL has drawn gate 13 in a field of 15 with Jason Holder to ride.
The five-year-old has run well at all three runs for ABR and should be finishing powerfully.
METRICAL was popular with early punters firming from $8 into $5 favourite in an open betting race.
On the harness front on Saturday, ABR has the talented trotter PARISIAN ARTISTE in the $150,000 Group 1 Inter Dominion Trotters Final (2300m) at 8.25pm SA time.
Trained by Alex Ashwood, and to be driven by Tayla French, he has drawn gate 12 and will need to have a lot of luck to win but ABR is sure can run well.
PARISIAN ARTISTE is quoted at $10 behind the $1.65 favourite The Locomotive.
ABR was going to have runners at the Bordertown meeting on Sunday, but that program has been changed to next Tuesday because of the extreme heat forecast. 
ABR News
MIGHTY SAPPHIRE
Disappointing news regarding the talented MIGHTY SAPPHIRE.
A close examination has revealed a small hole in a tendon which explains his slight drop off in trackwork.
So he will be off the scene for rehab, but it is fortunate the injury was discovered in the very early stages.
He will have box rest in the coming weeks with treatment to start in a few weeks.
MIGHTY SAPPHIRE has been a good buy for his owners with three wins from 10 starts along with a second, third and fourth.
ABR will be hoping to have a return to racing towards the end of next year.
GALA DINNER
Which of Aaron Bain Racing&rsquo;s stars will be named as 2024 Horse Of The Year?
Million-dollar pacer Spirit Of St Louis was the inaugural winner in 2023.
Will the winner be a thoroughbred or standardbred?
Find out at the social event for 2025 at the ABR Gala Dinner.
Next year&rsquo;s event will be held at the glamorous Wolf Blass &lsquo;The Man&rsquo; Event Centre at the Morphettville racecourse on Friday, February 7.
Noted broadcaster Terry McAuliffe will again be the compere and a special guest will be announced in coming weeks.
ABR prides itself on inviting exciting guests with triple Melbourne Cup winning jockey Glen Boss the first, then this year&rsquo;s Cup winning hoop, Robbie Dolan last year who entertained us with his dulcet tones.
Tickets are $175-per-person which includes a two-course meal with canapes on arrival, and a four-hour drink package.
ABR&rsquo;s Recognition awards will also be announced.
Get your booking in early, or perhaps organise a table. It is certainly a night not to be missed. <a href="https://www.aaronbainracing.com.au/events/176/abr-gala-dinner-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book here:&nbsp;https://www.aaronbainracing.com.au/events/176/abr-gala-dinner-2025</a> <img src="https://www.prism.horse/api/public/image/68dc03c792ea4357b7a1311ed9acbad8.png" alt="" width="638" height="359" />

ABR Weekend Preview

December really is a festive season of racing and Aaron Bain Racing is keen to share in the presents.
This weekend we go racing both on Saturday and Sunday in pursuit of stakemoney for our ownership base. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor take two runners to Morphettville Parks on Saturday
ABR&rsquo;s day starts with BULLET WING in race six, the Fleurieu Milk Company Handicap (1000m) at 2.47pm SA time.
Jockey Manoel Nunes will ride, and BULLET WING has drawn gate 7 in a field of nine.
The six-year-old is having its first start for ABR after coming from the Nikki Burke stable. He has had the benefit of two trials.
BULLET WING has opened at $11 with the TAB, the favourite is Howl at $4.
The talented RUBAMOS has drawn barrier two in a field of 10 in race nine, the Adelaide Galvanising Industries Handicap (1250m), to be run at 4.42pm SA time.
Manoel Nunes is in the saddle on the seven-year-old and ABR expects him to be more competitive than when resuming last month. RUBAMOS has a good second-up record.
As much as $26 was bet early out the ABR galloper and he is currently $19 with the TAB behind the favourite Zebella at $3.30.
MIGHTY SAPPHIRE was an acceptor in race nine, the Hahn Handicap but the trainers have opted to scratch and save him for a 1500 metre event at Gawler next Saturday.
ABR is happy to use apprentice Brooke King, and she delivered in the Clare Cup on THERMODYNAMIC.
On Sunday, she will be aboard both our runners at Murray Bridge to claim 3kg.
MYRTLE CREEK is ABR&rsquo;s first runner on Sunday, in race five, the BH Partners Real Estate Mares Rating 0-58 Handicap (1400m) at 4pm SA time.
The six-year-old mare has drawn barrier eight in a field of 11.
King was on MYRTLE CREEK last start when an unlucky second over 1550m at Strathalbyn on November 24.
The spacious Murray Bridge circuit, with the long home straight should suit the mare.
SPEAKEASY is ABR&rsquo;s other runner in race six, the Thomas Farms Cup Rating 0-58 Handicap (1800m) at 4.35pm SA time.
She jumps from gate five in a field of 13.
SPEAKEASY has had three runs from a spell and was beaten less than a length at her last run over 1600m at Balaklava on November 20.
She has a win and second from three runs at this trip so ABR would expect MYRTLE CREEK to be competitive. 
<h3>Wednesday Winner </h3>
On Wednesday, promising mare High Garden had little more than a track gallop in landing some big bets breaking her maiden at Balaklava.
Backed from $2.50 into $1.55 favourite, High Garden cruised home a 2-1/2 length victor in the Adelaide Galvanising Maiden (1400m) ridden by Jason Holder for trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor.
The four-year-old mare, owned by Pipeliner Bloodstock of Wayne Mitchell, beat Guru Warrior ($6.50) with Gold Spy ($3.90) a half-length away third.
The daughter of Nicconi jumped okay from barrier one and was able to have a good trail early.
Holder eased her away from the inside to challenge 500 metres from home before asking her to really extend at the 200-metre mark which she did and win untouched.
Trainer Aaron Bain was delighted with the ease of High Garden&rsquo;s win.
&ldquo;She won untouched,&rdquo; Bain said, &ldquo;It was also a great ride by &lsquo;Stubby&rsquo; (Jason Holder).
&ldquo;We were a bit wary today, from the inside, she was going to wind up three pairs back on the fence. He quickly checked off heels when they settled and just had nice galloping room the whole way.&rdquo;
Winning jockey Jason Holder said it had been a comfortable win by High Garden.
&ldquo;Aaron and Ned placed this mare beautiful today,&rdquo; Holder said. &ldquo;She ran good first up and improved today.
&ldquo;I was instructed to be as positive as I could because she can be a bit slow out and not show much early speed. When she jumped okay, I gave her a kick and she responded well.&rdquo; 
<h3>ABR News</h3>
The big social event for 2025 is going to be the ABR Gala Dinner.
Next year&rsquo;s event will be held at the glamorous Wolf Blass &lsquo;The Man&rsquo; Event Centre at the Morphettville racecourse on Friday, February 7.
Noted broadcaster Terry McAuliffe will again be the compere and a special guest will be announced in coming weeks.
ABR prides itself on inviting exciting guests with triple Melbourne Cup winning jockey Glen Boss the first, then this year&rsquo;s Cup winning hoop, Robbie Dolan last year who entertained us with his dulcet tones.
Tickets are $175-per-person which includes a two-course meal with canapes on arrival, and a four-hour drink package.
During the evening, the ABR Horse Of The Year will be announced, along with the ABR Recognition awards.
Get your booking in early, or perhaps organise a table.
It is certainly a night not to be missed.
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Promising mare High Garden had little more than a track gallop in landing some big bets breaking her maiden at Balaklava on Wednesday, December 4.
Backed from $2.50 into $1.55 favourite, High Garden cruised home a 2-1/2 length victor in the Adelaide Galvanising Maiden (1400m) ridden by Jason Holder for trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor.
The four-year-old mare, owned by Pipeliner Bloodstock of Wayne Mitchell, beat Guru Warrior ($6.50) with Gold Spy ($3.90) a half-length away third.
The daughter of Nicconi jumped okay from barrier one and was able to have a good trail early.
Holder eased her away from the inside to challenge 500 metres from home before asking her to really extend at the 200-metre mark which she did and win untouched.
Trainer Aaron Bain was delighted with the ease of High Garden&rsquo;s win.
&ldquo;She won untouched,&rdquo; Bain said, &ldquo;It was also a great ride by &lsquo;Stubby&rsquo; (Jason Holder).
&ldquo;She has had a tendency to be a bit slow out, but Jason has a good relationship with these type of horses.
&ldquo;Everglade was the same when she came to us, a bit tardy away.
&ldquo;We were a bit wary today, from the inside, she was going to wind up three pairs back on the fence.
&ldquo;He quickly checked off heels when they settled and just had nice galloping room the whole way.
&ldquo;Owner Wayne Mitchell is a massive owner for us, the same as he is to Tony &amp; Calvin McEvoy, but he has also done an unbelievable job with the property Angaston Park bringing it back to life.
&ldquo;We are still pinching ourselves having the opportunity to train there. I think Wayne will be at home today watching it and Barend (Vorster) was going around to keep him company.
&ldquo;Wayne has been branded a bit of a bad luck omen when he goes on course, so he prefers to sit home and watch them in his bar at Angaston, or at Airlie Beach in Queensland.&rdquo;
Bain said Mitchell would be extremely happy with the mare&rsquo;s win.
&ldquo;Wayne has always had a bit of opinion of her and believed she could get over a bit of a trip.
&ldquo;When we started at Angaston Park on July 1 High Garden was in a spelling paddock and he said to put her in work and give her a prep.
&ldquo;He gave us one rule &ndash; don&rsquo;t kick her off first up over 1000 metres or less.
&ldquo;We sent her around over 1100 metres and that was short enough, and he is keen to get her out to 1600 metres so today&rsquo;s win at 1400 would make him happy.&rdquo;
Winning jockey Jason Holder said it had been a comfortable win by High Garden.
&ldquo;Aaron and Ned placed this mare beautiful today,&rdquo; Holder said.
&ldquo;She ran good first up and improved today.
&ldquo;I was instructed to be as positive as I could because she can be a bit slow out and not show much early speed.
&ldquo;When she jumped okay, I gave her a kick and she responded well.&rdquo;

High Garden

Another Cup for the trophy cabinet.
Aaron Bain Racing congratulates the ownership group of THERMODYNAMIC following his win in the Jim Barry Clare Valley Cup (1800m) on Sunday.
Originally trained by the Hawkes family before heading to Chris Waller, THERMODYNAMIC joined ABR at the start of the year and has earned $60,650 with three wins, two seconds and a third from just eight starts to more than pay our investment.
It was an excellent ride by apprentice Brooke King and ABR hopes he can continue to build his profile.
He may not have won but ABR was very happy to see PARISIAN ARTISTE competing in the trotters&rsquo; section of the Inter Dominion at Newcastle on Friday.
Trained by Alex Ashwood and driven by Tayla French, PARISIAN ARTISTE ran a very good second in his heat of the championships, beaten by 4-1/2 metres behind Queen Elida, but 13-1/2 metres in front of the third placegetter.
The winner rated 1:57.5 compared with the 2:00.1 recorded by The Locomotive in the other heat.
Worth remembering PARISIAN ARTISTE was a Group 1 winner for ABR back in December 2021 in the Vicbred Super Series for three-year-old trotting colts &amp; geldings.
On Wednesday, ABR will take two nice chances to the Balaklava race meeting.
ESKY runs in race two, the CEO Doug Hall Benchmark 58 Handicap (2200m) at 2.15pm SA time.
Following Sunday&rsquo;s Cup success, apprentice Brooke King has been booked to ride and use her 3kg provincial claim.
ESKY jumps from gate one in the field of seven and should appreciate Wednesday&rsquo;s trip.
HIGH GARDEN is ABR&rsquo;s other runner in race four, the Adelaide Galvanising Maiden (1400m) at 3.25pm SA time.
The four-year-old mare, to be ridden by Jason Holder, has drawn gate one in a field of 11.
Owned by Wayne Mitchell&rsquo;s Pipeliner Bloodstock, HIGH GARDEN was a very good second first up for ABR over 1100 metres at Gawler on November 7 when ridden by Holder.
The extra trip should suit her ideally on Wednesday.
<h2>Weekend star</h2>
With a win in the 2024 $40,000 Jim Barry Clare Valley Cup (1800m) THERMODYNAMIC had to be ABR&rsquo;s weekend star.
The victory broke a string of close feature race seconds for ABR in the Gawler Cup, John Letts Cup and the Sportsbet Happy Trails Final.
Apprentice rider Brooke King&rsquo;s instructions for THERMODYNAMIC were to lead and allow the five-year-old to bowl along in front which she did.
However, a rival, Sacred Kenshi, came from the rear to challenge shortly after mid-race, and rather than go with it, King allowed it to go clear but kept THERMODYNAMIC in a good rhythm.
With 400 metres to travel, she bought the gelding to the outside, assumed control again and went for home.
THERMODYNAMIC ($3.70 fav) wanted to lay in but was straightened by King and drew clear to win by 1-1/4 lengths from Imposing Suspect ($4.60) which had given chase with Sacred Kenshi ($5) a half-length away third.
&ldquo;It was a brilliant ride by Brooke,&rdquo; said trainer Ned Taylor.
&ldquo;She summed it really well.&rdquo;
Taylor said the increase in trip suited Thermodynamic.
&ldquo;He has a few tricks, but I think getting him out to this type of trip suits him.
&ldquo;Hopefully, he can continue on and give the owners a bit more fun.
Winning jockey Brooke King was overjoyed to land the Clare Cup win on THERMODYNAMIC.
&ldquo;It worked out beautifully,&rdquo; King said.
&ldquo;He got to the front, and he pricked his ears, and I thought we were going a bit quick, so I steadied him, and we got a bit of a breather.
&ldquo;I was not packing when that horse went around as it has done it before.
&ldquo;It actually worked in our favour; it kept him honest right to the line.&rdquo;

An intelligent ride by apprentice Brooke King enabled Thermodynamic to land the 2024 $40,000 Jim Barry Clare Valley Cup (1800m) on Sunday, December 1. Trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor have a good opinion of King who can claim 2kg in the country and had no hesitation booking her for Thermodynamic to bring his weight down to 54.5kg, just .5kg over the minimum. The victory also broke a string of close seconds for ABR in the Gawler Cup, John Letts Cup and the Sportsbet Happy Trails Final King&rsquo;s instructions were to lead and allow the five-year-old to bowl along in front which she did. However, a rival, Sacred Kenshi, came from the rear to challenge shortly after mid- race, and rather than go with it, King allowed it to go clear but kept Thermodynamic in a good rhythm. With 400 metres to travel, she bought the gelding to the outside, assumed control again and went for home. Thermodynamic ($3.70 fav) wanted to lay in but was straightened by King and drew clear to win by 1-1/4 lengths from Imposing Suspect ($4.60) which had given chase with Sacred Kenshi ($5) a half-length away third. Trainer Ned Taylor said it had been an excellent ride by Brooke King. &ldquo;It was a brilliant ride by Brooke,&rdquo; Taylor said. &ldquo;She summed it really well.&rdquo; Taylor said Aaron Bain Racing was happy to use the apprentice. &ldquo;We put her on a few naughty ones at the trials early on, then she rode Myrtle Creek for us recently at Strathalbyn which almost should run have won. &ldquo;She is a good young kid and rides really well.&rdquo; Taylor said the increase in trip suited Thermodynamic. &ldquo;He has a few tricks, but I think getting him out to this type of trip suits him. &ldquo;Hopefully, he can continue on and give the owners a bit more fun" Winning jockey Brooke King was overjoyed to land the Clare Cup win on Thermodynamic. &ldquo;It worked out beautifully,&rdquo; King said. &ldquo;He got to the front and he pricked his ears and I thought we were going a bit quick, so I steadied him and we got a bit of a breather. &ldquo;I was not packing when that horse went around as it has done it before. &ldquo;It actually worked in our favour, it kept him honest right to the line.&rdquo;

Thermodynamic

Co-trainers Aaron Bain and Ned Taylor were recognised as the Gawler &amp; Barossa Jockey Club&rsquo;s top local trainer for the 2023-24 racing season on Wednesday.
The award was presented during last Wednesday&rsquo;s Gawler race meeting.
The Bain/Taylor duo collected 36 points during the season, 17 ahead of their closest rival for an easy win.
The ABR team also finished third on the overall trainer&rsquo;s premiership, eight points behind the winner.
Bain &amp; Taylor still maintain a barn on-course at Gawler, and it is an important part of the ABR training operation as well as the legendary Angaston Park.
It is a combination of these training venues which ABR hopes will further grow our results in coming seasons.

Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club’s top local trainer for the 2023-24

Aaron Bain Racing loves nothing better than competing in feature races for our ownership group and this weekend we have three races across two codes under the spotlight.
ABR&rsquo;s Saturday begins at Morphettville Parks where we had two acceptors but only one will takes its place.
ABR&rsquo;s favourite mare WONDERWOMEN is engaged in race six, the $65,000 Winning Edge Presentations Handicap (1000m) at 3.27pm SA time.
Jason Holder rides the mare which will come from barrier six in a field of 11.
We would expect her to run much better for her first up effort at Morphettville on November 2. She has been kept fresh and should run home well.
Early betting markets don&rsquo;t give WONDERWOMEN much chance and she is about $21, although $23 was bet.
SHOOTOOSE accepted for the meeting but drew an extreme outside gate and it was decided to stay home and wait for another day.
ABR&rsquo;s harness interest starts on Friday at Melton in Victoria.
Improving CAPTAIN PERFECT steps out in race four the Hygain Two-Year-Old Maiden Pace (1720m) at 7.33pm SA time.
At his first two runs, the gelding competed in the feature Breeders Crown heat and final so the drop back to maiden grade should suit ideally. Unfortunately, he has drawn gate seven, the outside of the front row but has stable driver Mark Pitt in the sulky.
Saturday gives ABR the chance for two feature victories at Globe Derby Park.
NO NOTTHEBUTTONS steps out in the $35,000 2024 Alabar Three-Year-Old Colts &amp; Geldings Southern Cross Final (2230m), race three at 7.59pm SA time.
Trained by Emma Stewart and driven by Gaita Pullicino, the gelding was an impressive heat winner last Saturday but has drawn gate six.
Early markets suggest he has a stranglehold on the event, and he opened a $1.25 favourite &ndash; a price we would like to think is right but don&rsquo;t believe is any value.
It will be tougher and no doubt Hezrockinroyalty from gate three will be keen to hold NO NOTTHEBUTTONS out in the early stages and it will be interesting to see how the race develops.
Race four, the 2024 $35,000 Alabar Three-Year-Old Fillies Southern Cross Final (2230m) at 8.39pm SA time, will see trainer Aaron Bain start WINGS ON THE LINE.
She has drawn barrier three with Wayne Hill to drive.
WINGS ON THE LINE has had several weeks off since her last run and she can improve on recent runs.
Early markets have her at $8 with the favourite Tilly Jane at $1.70.
&nbsp;THERMODYNAMIC gets his chance for a feature win on Sunday when ABR takes him to Clare for the $40,000 Jim Barry Clare Valley Cup (1800m).
A Benchmark 72 Handicap, it is race six and will be run at 4.05pm SA time.
Trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor have booked in-form apprentice Brooke King who will claim 2kg and the five-year-old will carry 54.5kg, just 0.5kg over the minimum.
THERMODYNAMIC battled on well last start when third over 1550 metres at Morphettville Parks carrying 57kg.
He has drawn barrier five in a field of nine and ABR would expect he should lead and give his rivals something to chase.
Fantastic to have the Ladies Club mare CHRISLYNN return to the winning list at Port Pirie on Tuesday.
Driven by Ryan Backhouse, CHRISLYNN wound up three back on the inside in the Risdon Hotel Pace (2050m).
The five-year-old mare got shuffled back coming off the back with a tiring runner in front of her, but Backhouse got her to the outside and she sprinted strongly to grab a neck win.
The Ladies Club had a sensational start to ABR involvement through the grand mare ARCO, now racing successfully in the United States, but CHRISLYNN, for various reasons has had less impact but has now notched two wins and four seconds and looks to be on the improve.

Weekend Preview

The excitement level definitely builds for Aaron Bain Racing when we have runners at feature race days.
The past month has been fantastic for ABR on the harness racing front with a string of feature wins, but we are always looking ahead, and this Saturday is Sportsbet Finals Day at Morphettville.
ABR has three runners and expects all to be competitive around the main circuit.
MIDNIGHT MASS has been racing in great form and has run excellent seconds at his two most recent runs.
The ex-New Zealander lines up in race seven, the $105,000 Sportsbet Happy Trails Final (1600m) at 4.07pm SA time.
Jockey Manoel Nunes is in the saddle again jumping from gate six in a field of 13.
ABR would hope MIDNIGHT MASS could settle midfield and prove hard to hold off up the home straight in an even affair.
The TAB price assessors opened MIDNIGHT MASS at $5 but support saw his price come in to $4 at which price he is race favourite. It is an even race, but ABR is confident he can be in the placings.
ABR has two runners in race nine, the $105,000 Sportsbet Riziz Final (1200m) at 5.30pm SA time. &nbsp;
A winner at his most recent run, SHOOTOOSE has drawn nicely in gate seven in a field of 16 and will have top jockey Jake Toeroek in the saddle.
Star international jockey Manoel Nunes keeps the sit on MIGHTY SAPPHIRE, also a last-start winner, coming from gate three.
SHOOTOOSE has won two of three starts at the track and trip. Saturday is his toughest test but there is no reason why he can&rsquo;t run well again.
Trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor have opted to drop MIGHTY SAPPHIRE back from his 1400 metre win around the Parks circuit, but it should be noted he also has two wins from four starts over the Morphettville 1200 metres.
Being a final, there should be a strong tempo which should suit him as well.
MIGHTY SAPPHIRE opened at $7 with the TAB but had excellent support into $5.50 and he is now the equal favourite for the final.
SHOOTOOSE firmed from an opening price of $15 into $11 so has his supporters.
Again, an open race but the ABR horses both look certain to be very competitive.
Saturday night&rsquo;s harness meeting at Globe Derby Park features heats of the feature Southern Cross series and ABR will be represented by the talented NO NOTTHEBUTTONS, trained by Emma Stewart.
NO NOTTHEBUTTONS has drawn barrier four in a field of six in heat two of the Southern Cross Series for three-year-old colts &amp; geldings at 9.07pm SA time. He will be driven by Gaita Pullicino.
Sunday sees trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor take four horses to Strathalbyn.
HIGH GARDEN, an excellent second on debut for ABR, runs in race two the Lake Breeze Maiden (1350m) at 1.23pm SA time.
Manoel Nunes rides the four-year-old mare which has drawn gate 11 in a field of 18 with four emergencies.
MYRTLE CREEK contests race five, the Grand Syndicates Rating 0-58 Handicap (1600m).
It is a race for apprentice riders only and is a heat of the Montgomerie/Forrest Series.
Promising rider Brooke King, who can claim 3kg, will ride MYRTLE CREEK which has drawn gate six in a field of 14 which has one emergency.
The mare is at peak fitness following three runs from a spell and looks well placed.
METRICAL and SOLAR MIST complete the day in the feature event of the program, the Langhorne Creek Wine Region Vignerons Cup (1350m), race seven at 4.20pm SA time.
Unfortunately, METRICAL has drawn poorly in gate 17 in a field of 18 with one emergency.
Kayla Crowther has been booked to ride the gelding which has run well in two starts for ABR and is a two-time winner at the trip.
SOLAR MIST has drawn much better in barrier three with Taylor Johnstone to ride and claim 2kg off his weight of 54kg.
The four-year-old was a close fourth at Balaklava at his most recent run and certainly is worth thought with his light weight.
Sunday evening sees IM THEMIGHTYLUCY line up at Globe Derby Park in race four, the Weowna Kenny Pace (1800m) at 5.47pm SA time.
She will come from gate four with Samantha Hill to drive.&nbsp; Photo: Mightnight Mass ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
One of ABR&rsquo;s biggest fans is outstanding Sydney jockey Tyler Schiller.
The star jockey has 11 horses currently racing with ABR, plus small percentage shares in 22 yearlings.
Schiller is also involved in several United States standardbreds including recent winner PAXAMILLION.
KISS, one of his race team, last Saturday took out the Group 2 Breeders Crown for three-year-old fillies in Victoria.
&ldquo;It was a tough win,&rdquo; Schiller said.
&ldquo;Her form is very good, but she has not had much luck with draws in the features.
&ldquo;Her placing in the Victoria Oaks was outstanding.
&ldquo;I had an amazing experience to start my ownership with ABR, something like the first 18 horses I raced all won &ndash; unbelievable.&rdquo;
Schiller is a part-owner of the injury-hit FLETCH MAGUIRE plus the talented MAN UNITED.
&ldquo;MAN UNITED is very talented but unfortunately the horse just never has long preparations. He has won all three starts for Aaron, but over the space of 16 months.
&ldquo;I also share in the ownership of SHEZA MANIPULATOR which has just been retired and I look forward to being involved in her post-racing with her breeding.
&ldquo;I love the involvement in harness racing and being part of ABR has been a winner.&rdquo;

Aaron Bain Racing&rsquo;s quartet of three-year-old pacing fillies continued their dominance at Melton on Saturday, and the best result is they all have celebrated a feature win.
The victory by KISS in the Group 2 $100,000 Nutrien Equine Breeders Crown completed a well-deserved winning quadrella.
COASTAL BAY kicked off with the Victoria Oaks featuring an ABR trifecta, WATERFRONT won the Tasmanian Oaks, SHOWSOMEJOY was successful in the South Australian Oaks, now KISS has the Breeders Crown.
On Monday, former Tasmanian pacer STALEY, driven by Wayne Hill, used the sprint lane to win the Jojubi Saddlery Pace (1800m) at Globe Derby Park.
While ABR celebrates wins, our attention now moves to Sportsbet finals day at Morphettville on Saturday where we are likely to have two runners &ndash; more news in the weekend preview.
On Wednesday, trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor will be taking a team of three to Balaklava, all to be ridden by star jockey Manoel Nunes.
BELLEZZE kicks off the day in race two, the Clare Valley Toyota Fillies &amp; Mares Maiden (1200m) at 1.55pm SA time.
The daughter of Artie Schiller has drawn barrier seven in a field of 12.
She ran on fairly on debut and should be an improver on Wednesday.
WARM BREEZE lines up in race three, the Sportsbet Nobody Does It Easier Colts &amp; Geldings Maiden (1200m) at 2.30pm SA time.
The ex-New Zealander will jump from barrier three in a field of 13.
He has trialled nicely at Balaklava late last month and ABR would expect him to show up on Wednesday.
ABR&rsquo;s day is done with SPEAKEASY in race four, the BTR Excavations Benchmark 56 Handicap (1600m) at 3.05pm SA time.
SPEAKEASY will jump from gate one in a field of nine.
The mare had little luck at this track and trip at her last run and she should prove verry competitive.

Another weekend and more chances for Aaron Bain Racing to collect black type wins.
Following SHOWSOMEJOY&rsquo;s win in the South Australian Oaks at Globe Derby Park last Saturday, ABR will be a major player in feature races on both sides of the Tasman this weekend.
MIGHTY SAPPHIRE was a sensational victor at Morphettville Parks on Saturday, this week ABR will be heading to the same track with just the one runner hoping to add another city winner.
New Zealand harness racing this year added a feature $500,000 Listed slot race, the Hill, Lee &amp; Scott The Velocity (1980m) for three-year-olds, for the final day of their Cup week meetings at Addington on Friday.
ABR and our partners Summit Bloodstock purchased a slot and settled on our Group 1 Victoria Oaks winner COASTAL BABE as our runner and with a preferential draw on sex, as the only filly, she came up with gate one.
The Velocity will be run at 4.06pm SA time with regular NZ reinsman Matthew White to have the sit.
COASTAL BABE opened at $12 with the favourite, the outstanding colt, Chase A Dream the favourite at $2.50. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor take THERMODYNAMIC to Morphettville Parks on Saturday to contest race seven, the Sportsbet Fast Form Handicap (1550m) at 4.47pm SA time.
THERMODYNAMIC has drawn gate one in a field of 11 with Manoel Nunes to ride.
After a brilliant first up win, the five-year-old had not the best of luck at his next run and expect a better effort on Saturday.
The TAB thinks so as THERMODYNAMIC has been installed a $3.30 favourite backed in from an early quote of $5 to $3.70 before firming again.
On Saturday evening, at Globe Derby Park, trainer Aaron Bain heads along with three runners.
PAY ME MORTGAGE lines up in race three, the Kevin &amp; Kay Seymour Pace Final (1800m) coming from gate nine, two on the second row at 7.04pm SA time.
Top concession driver Bernadette Page has been listed to drive.
LADY LA SALLE comes from gate six in race six, the Equus Veterinary Services Pace (1800m) at 8.51pm SA time.
Wayne Hill will drive the mare who had excuses for her last start failure. The draw is no help but expect a much better performance on Saturday.
The in-form LA MOTH completes ABR&rsquo;s night in race eight, the WD &amp; SJ Harbison Pace (1800m) at 10.03pm SA time.
The mare will be going for her fourth straight win with Wayne Hill in the sulky coming from barrier nine, gate two on the second row and should get a good run through early.
ABR has runners in two black type races at Melton on Saturday.
CAPTAIN PERFECT has qualified for the Group 2 $100,000 IRT Breeders Crown Final (2240m) for two-year-old colts &amp; geldings at 7.35pm SA time.
Trained by Emma Stewart and to be driven by Connor Clarke, he has drawn barrier four in a field of 13 with one emergency.
&nbsp;The TAB has CAPTAIN PERFECT at $41 with the favourite Hesitate at $3.
Better fancied for ABR are WATERFRONT and KISS in the Group 2 $100,000 Nutrien Equine Breeders Crown Final (2240m) for three-year-old fillies at 8.44pm SA time.
WATERFRONT has drawn gate two with Mark Pitt to drive while KISS has come up with the outside of the front in seven with James Herbertson in the sulky.
KISS was good enough to run down WATERFRONT in the semi-final, but the draw certainly gives them both strong chances on Saturday.
The TAB has KISS installed as the red-hot $1.75 favourite with WATERFRONT second elect at $2.30 and they dominate the betting. Let&rsquo;s the market assessors are right.
Monday sees another three ABR runners at Globe Derby Park.
Ladies Club mare CHRISLYNN comes from barrier six in race six the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital Pace (1800m) at 4.13pm SA time.
Ex-Tasmanians STALEY and LORD VERDE clash again in race 11, the Jojubi Saddlery Pace (1800m) at 6.56pm SA time coming from gates one and six, respectively. Photo: Coastal Babe&nbsp;

ABR Weekly Preview

Excellent wins for Aaron Bain Racing on Saturday &ndash; one at Morphettville Parks, the other a black type Listed win at Globe Derby Park.
MIGHTY SAPPHIRE unleashed a powerful sprint to score a comfortable victory at Morphettville Parks.
Strong in the market a $3.60, MIGHTY SAPPHIRE extended strongly over the final 200 metres to win the Sportsbet Set A Deposit Limit Benchmark 64 Handicap (1400m).
Ridden by Manoel Nunes, who rode his first winner for ABR on Thursday, the five-year-old won by two lengths from Never Surrender ($9.50) with Chakado ($2.90 fav) a short half head away third.
Aaron Bain Racing brought up a hat trick of Oaks wins when SHOWSOMEJOY proved too tough in the Listed 2024 Ladbrokes South Australian Pacing Oaks (1800m) at Globe Derby Park on Saturday, November 9.
Along with strong partners Summit Bloodstock, ABR had previously won the Victoria Oaks with COASTAL BABE, and the Tasmanian Oaks with WATERFRONT before SHOWSOMEJOY asserted her authority in the South Australian Oaks.
In winning, the three-year-old filly concluded her racing career and now goes to stud.
A hot $1.65 favourite, SHOWSOMEJOY, trained by Emma Stewart and driven by Gaita Pullicino, sat parked for most of the classic but drew clear to win by 1-1/2 metres from Elusive ($2.60) with Quick Dip ($41), 4-1/2 metres away third.
ABR heads to Port Pirie on Tuesday with a team of six.
Ladies Club mare CHRISLYNN has drawn gate seven in the opening event, the Pirie Signs &amp; Designs Pace (1609m) at 6.22pm SA time with Danielle Hill to drive.
After her string of seconds SHEZA MANIPULATOR will be looking for a win in race two, the Spillman Air Pace (2050m) at 6.54pm SA time carrying the six saddlecloth and Bernadette Page to drive.
Trainer Aaron Bain suggests PAY ME MORTGAGE will back up after his first up third at Globe Derby Park on Saturday. At Pirie he has drawn gate four in race three the Big Chief Hire Pace (1609m), heat four, at 7.28pm SA time, again with Bernadette Page to drive.
STALEY, an addition to the SA stable from Tasmania, steps out in race four, the Midstate Hardware Pace (1609m), also coming from barrier four and Bernadette Page to drive. Also in race four is another ex-Tasmanian LORD VERDE which has drawn gate seven with Danielle Hill in the sulky.
ABR&rsquo;s night concludes in race five the Major Secret @ Allenby Lodge Stud Pace (2050m) at 8.36pm with BETTER BROTHER coming from gate four and Bernadette Page in the sulky.
ABR will be taking one runner to Murray Bridge on Wednesday.
Last start winner ESKY kicks off the day for trainers Aaron Bain &amp; Ned Taylor in race five, the Vinidex &amp; Philmac NMWLY Handicap, benchmark 62 (1800m) at 3.40pm SA time.
The race is a heat of the Sportsbet Restricted Series.
ESKY has drawn the extreme outside draw of 13 and will be ridden by Jason Holder.
Holder gave him a peach of a ride to win at Gawler on October 25 and the big track at Murray Bridge should suit his run-on style.
SPEAKEASY was an acceptor in race seven, the Orange Pumps Rating 0-56 Handicap (1600m) but the trainers opted to scratch after drawing wide.
She will now be aimed at a race at Balaklava next week.

Weekend Race Review

Talented three-year-old Dubai Focus broke through for his debut win on Gawler Cup day, Friday, October 25. Trained by Aaron Bain and Ned Taylor, Dubai Focus led throughout in the Kingsford Hotel Maiden (1500m) and cruised home 2-3/4 lengths clear of the opposition. Jockey Jason Holder had the gelding, the well backed $1.60 favourite, away quickly to assume control. Once in front he rated Dubai Focus perfectly and dashed away turning for home quickly grabbing a winning break. Stirrup Cup ($21) ran on well late to take second, two lengths in front of Commissions ($5). Trainer Aaron Bain said Dubai Focus had shown ability from the time he had gone into training. &ldquo;While he was working well, he was new to racing so after two runs we sent him for a break,&rdquo; Bain said. &ldquo;This time in he is showing in his races what he displays on the track. &ldquo;His first run back was a beauty, but the winner just outsprinted him over 1100 metres. &ldquo;Ned and I had no hesitation stepping him up to 1500 metres today and I&rsquo;m sure he can get even further. &ldquo;He is our Pride Of Jenni. By the same sire Pride Of Dubai, we believe he will be at his best bowling along in front like that great mare and adopting a catch me if you can tactic.&rdquo; Winning jockey Jason Holder said Dubai Focus was in good form. &ldquo;Last start was good, and he brought it again today,&rdquo; Holder said. &ldquo;He trialled really good prior as well. &ldquo;He jumped out well and travelled good. &ldquo;I thought he hit a bit of a flat spot halfway down the straight and I thought they were going to come at me quick. &ldquo;To his credit, I gave him a reminder and to his credit he just kept going. &ldquo;As soon as he switched on I knew they were not going to beat me. &ldquo;A good training effort by Ned and Aaron.&rdquo;

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