Reinsman Josh Gallagher continues his association with big stables. Photo by Club Menangle
THE driving career of up-and-coming Menangle reinsman Josh Gallagher continues to go from strength-to-strength, aided by his association with the prominent stables of KerryAnn Morris and Kevin Pizzuto.
Gallagher recently drove a career best seven winners in the space of four days, kicking off with a winning treble at Newcastle on November 16.
He partnered Dream The Dream to win for Pizzuto, Eagle Uno for trainer Barry Miller and Petes Naholo for Morris.
“Yeah that was a pretty good day for me. I drove the three winners and ran second on three others. Clearly it was one of my best days in the gig,” said Josh.
The following day Gallagher was at his local track at Tabcorp Park Menangle where he landed a winning double aboard Agent Maori and Super Fast Pat, horses trained by Morris.
He then repeated that effort two days later with a double at Penrith, driving Mammals Magic for Ashleigh Delosa and Triple Vic for Pizzuto.
“I have been very fortunate to be given opportunities to drive nice horses for some of the best stables in Sydney. Still having a concession claim helps a lot, giving trainers the benefit to place their horses in more winnable races,” said Gallagher.
“I work for the Morris family and they are very supportive of me and now that Kez (KerryAnn) is having a break, I am driving more often as they have a lot of horses racing.
“Kev Pizzuto also has put a lot of faith in me to drive some of his nice horses. It certainly helps in enhancing my profile and then other trainers are happy to put me on.”
Gallagher is back at Newcastle on Friday night to drive five horses, the venue proving to be a happy hunting ground for him.
“I do have a handy book of drives but I think Pembrooks Passion which is trained by KerryAnn appears to be my best chance of winning. He is a tough horse and likes to race forward so I will be charging out hard from his gate eight draw.”
“He has been racing in tougher races at Bathurst so I think he should appreciate the drop in class here.”
“I am also keen on Kev’s two-year-old Dream The Dream who impressed me when she won last start while my other three drives all have claims.”
