Paul Maher Racing Stables

Laughing Heir salutes at Benalla.

Highly promising galloper Laughing Heir won at Benalla last Monday in a teriffic effort.
After being slow away and getting back to last with the big weight of 61.5kg jockey Siggy Carr picked her way through the field in the straight in what was a teriffic ride and a great effort by the horse drawing away on the line for a soft win.
He has now had 3 starts for 2 wins and will only improve with more racing.

Special thanks to Shiralee Maher, Adrian Duggan, Jakob White, Siggy Carr, Kelvin Southey and his extremely loyal owner Pat Browne.

Update on apprentice Shiralee

Although it's been and continues to be a slow patient time, Shiralee is improving and continues to improve daily.
She is working extremely hard to remain fit at home and at rehab.
She is still having weekly Doctor Appointments and progress is being made slowly.

Once again thank you for all the well wishes and thoughts during this time!

Racing Update

It has been a relatively quiet time recently as far as runners are concerned.
But Cuban Missile saluted at Launceston two starts ago and continued his tremendous record.
He was well handled by jockey Steph Thornton and proved far too good.
He then ran 2nd the next start with Shiralee Maher on board and was once again well handled but found one better on the day.
He has now gone to the paddock for a well earned rest after finishing in the money in his past 13 races starts!

Sir Marmaduke resumed at Devonport on Sunday at an unsuitable trip of 1350m, Jockey Troy Baker went back from the wide alley and he worked home well in the straight to finish 5th beaten less than 3 lengths.
He will only improve as he gets up in trip!

Streak On raced at Geelong in Victoria today over 1900m and ran a terrific race running 2nd.
Steph Thornton rated her really well in front and was run down in the straight but was brave hanging on to 2nd place.
She will stay in Victoria for another run or two.

Paul would like to thank everyone for their support since Shiralee mishap especially Adrian Duggan, Jakob White, Simon and Kelly Laws, Siggy Carr, Troy Baker and Georgie Catania.
Paul would also like to thank all his owners for their support and patience during this time.

Update on Shiralee

Stable apprentice Shiralee had surgery last night and had a plate inserted to support her eye socket.
Although she is recovering, the surgery went well with no complications.
She is now looking forward to making a full recovery and be back in the saddle as soon as possible.
Once again we would like to thank everyone for their well wishes.

Regards Paul Maher Racing