Dixon Domination At The Park

24 October 2016 | Chris Barsby
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With the Australian Drivers Championship series taking place in Adelaide, defending champion Grant Dixon had a night out at his home track in Brisbane.

The leading horseman prepared five winners on Saturday night at Albion Park, half the program.

His winners included Fioki, The Black Assassin, Major Strike, Our Carisma and Our Overanova.

The winning drives split between himself (3) and his wife Trista (2).

“The night definitely turned out better than what I was expecting, all horses raced really well and most importantly, we had some luck on our side.” A typically reserved Dixon said.

It is the second time that Dixon has achieved the feat at Albion Park while it’s the fifth time overall with five or more winners at a single meeting.

Dixon prepared six winners at the now defunct Gold Coast Club on June 14, 2013.

His first five win haul as a trainer at Albion Park came on June 27 last year after Only The Brave, Alleluia, Modern Max, Majestic Major and Joys A Babe proved successful.

He is one shy of his legendary father Bill who prepared five or more winners on six occasions.

Since 2008, the Dixon stable has been the leading stable in the country per wins.

Bill claimed four straight National premierships while Grant has won the past five titles, preparing well over 200 winners each season.

Dixon is closing in another major milestone; he is currently sitting on 3980 wins.

He will join an elite club with only Gavin Lang, Chris Alford, Daryl Douglas and Chris Lewis to have driven in excess of 4000 career winners in Australia.

Dixon has won more premierships in the sunshine state than any other driver, currently with 11 titles against his name, he is two clear of his nearest rival Kevin Thomas – a dominant force during the late 1970’s and 1980’s.

He has also represented his country when selected to compete in the 2003 World Drivers Championship when staged in Canada.

 

 

 

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