SA Trots - Magic Storm steps up in grade

24 January 2025 | Paul Courts
Logo

HIGHLY-RATED prospect Magic Storm will face her 'acid test' tomorrow night.

Thriving since arriving in South Australia last March, Magic Storm has registered nine wins and three seconds from 12 outings for astute horseman Tyson Linke, including seven consecutive victories.

As such, the daughter of Village Jolt has become one of the state's most promising mares.

"She has done a terrific job since she got here," Linke said. "We certainly couldn't ask for much more from her.

"She's done a good job beating up the lower grades, but tomorrow night will be a step up for her...it'll be her acid test."

Engaged in the Mares' Classic at Globe Derby, Magic Storm will compete against the likes of accomplished open class performers Delightful Tammy and Honeybun.

To be driven by Wayne Hill, Magic Storm has drawn barrier four, which has resulted in her being listed as a $3 second favourite.

Delightful Tammy heads the market at $1.70 despite her outside of the front row starting position.

"Delightful Tammy is clearly the one to beat," Linke said. "She's got the record on the board and is in top form.

"Honeybun would be my next pick as she's proven herself against better class pacers."

  • PAUL COURTS

 

Related News

18 August 2026
Bettor Than Ready jumps to Sweepstakes glory
Bettor Than Ready gave connections one final fright just before claiming the Fehlbergs Produce Two Year Old Colts and Geldings Final at Hobart’s Ladbrokes Park Elwick on Sunday afternoon. The gelded son of Bettors Wish jumped the shadow of a fixed light tower near the finish, before safely completing...
17 August 2026
TAB Eureka favourite Loucasso returns to the trials
ONE of Australia's most exciting pacers Loucasso will take a key step towards a return to racing when he heads to the Newcastle trials on Wednesday night. New trainer-driver Seaton Grima said just the one trial could be enough for Loucasso to have his first race back at Menangle tomorrow (Tuesday)...
17 August 2026
Gloucester Park Review Friday 14th August 2026
Luvbite Smashes Track Record Veteran pacer Luvbite, who arrived in WA early this year with a losing sequence of 31, continued his remarkable rise to the top when he surged home from last to score a superb victory in race and track record time in the $30,000 Westside Auto Marathon Handicap at Gloucester...
17 August 2026
Manning lands Tasmanian Derby-Oaks double
Victorian driver Kerryn Manning made the most of her trip to Hobart’s Ladbrokes Park Elwick on Sunday, claiming the two Listed features, the Woodlands Stud Tasmanian Derby (2090m) and Woodlands Stud Tasmanian Oaks (2090m). Enjoy Life ($1.24 fav) maintained his unbeaten record at his seventh career...
Click for more