Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 9 Journalists Share Posted April 9 By Jonny Turner ‘Watch out for the Hill brothers’ could prove an important message for punters at Winton on Thursday. Max Hill links up with a handy book of four drives in his adopted home province, while younger brother Seth is on a southern raid, linking up with three solid chances. Big brother has landed the drive behind one of the best placed horses at the Wairio Trotting Club meeting. A new association with trainer Brad Williamson has put Max Hill in the hot seat behind Tabasco, who drops sharply in grade after taking on Southland’s recent country cup events. “It has been great driving for Brad, he has obviously been very successful in his own driving career,” Hill said. “And he has got a nice team, so to be able to get on a nice horse like Tabasco is a great opportunity.” Tabasco has been luckless in his last two starts, being left sitting parked. Hill is hoping to find a cosier trip for Tabasco from barrier 1 on the second row. “It looks a suitable race for him, the draw looks like it will work out OK,” Hill said. “I don’t think we will be on the markers for too long, we will see how things pan out and look to put him in the race.” “He should be a good chance.” Hill also links up with the early favourite for Thursday’s opener in Robyns Hustler. With a sweet draw in barrier 1, the pacer looks a strong hope on the back of his solid recent form. “He is one of those horses that you have to see how he feels on the day.” “But from (barrier) 1, if he can get a nice run on the markers, hopefully he is running on pretty well.” Hill also combines with Airwaves who bounced back to form with a solid last start second at Ascot Park. The veteran pacer is usually put on the pace and from barrier 6 on Thursday, similar tactics are to be expected. “His last start was good, he gets used a bit early and that probably won’t be changing much.” “He is in the right grade and hopefully he can go another good race.” Hill also links up with Airwaves’ stablemate Donald Trot, who looks a rough winning hope. Seth Hill will combine with Andy Hall who bounced back to his best form when winning the feature trot at the recent Kindergarten Stakes meeting. Hill will also drive both Katys Shadow and Divine Storm for Canterbury trainer Jamie Gameson. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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