Top South Australian reinsman Ryan Hryhorec, fresh from running second in the Australian Drivers Championship on Saturday night, produced a record-equalling five winners in a day at Globe Derby Park on Monday.
Hryhorec only had five drives at the meeting, and they all won. He was successful on Courageous Cruz ($1.70 fav), Some Stone ($6.30), Mia Trapper ($2.90 fav), Art of Gold ($2.90 fav) and Aldebaran Brandi ($3.30).
It was the fifth time he had driven five winners at a meeting. His first was at Port Pirie on June 25, 2013, then at Globe Derby on February 10, 2014, Port Pirie again on March 7, 2014 then Globe Derby on April 22, 2014.
“I was surprised when Jimmy (racecaller Jim Jacques) announced it was my fifth time when I came back for all clear,” Hryhorec said.
“I thought I had a couple of times but to learn it was the fifth time was a shock.
“What made it even more satisfying was that when I left home I thought it might be a long day as I really wasn’t all that confident I would drive a winner.
“Everything turned out well and as four were from my own stable it was a great day at the office.”
His outside drive was Art of Gold for trainer Bronte Giorgio and some punters had a good result because as much as $17 was bet about the horse pre-post.
Hryhorec said he was pleased with his effort on Saturday to finish second to fellow South Australian Wayne Hill in the 2016 Australian Drivers Championship.
“What was disappointing was that I lost two drives through scratchings, and one of which looked a good winning chance but it is what it is.
“I enjoy driving against blokes who are the best in our sport, having a chat with them, and trying to learn new things.
“It was a great night and to finish second from just four drives was a big thrill.”
