Williams chalks up 700
WELLINGTON: Canterbury jockey Kylie Williams had a day to remember at Riccarton on Saturday. Not only did she pick up a winning double, she also secured her 700th career win in the saddle.
Williams ticked up win number 699 aboard Morweka in race 6 before riding home Queen Jetsun to win race 9.
Williams was delighted to get the win aboard the Tony and Lyn Prendergasttrained Queen Jetsun and revealed the pair had a lot in common.
‘‘That horse is pretty special,’’ she said. ‘‘We both have screws in our ankles and I have been associated with her since she was a young one.
‘‘She is pretty special and for her to carry on, a bit like me, when all the injuries take a toll on you.’’
Williams said it was also poignant to bring up the milestone with the connections involved in the horse.
‘‘The owner has been pretty good to me and especially for Tony and Lyn. I have been with them for 20odd years and they keep putting me on and have faith in me. It was really nice all round.’’
Williams has been happy with the way her riding has been going of late, but admits the senior riding ranks in the South Island are a bit thin at present.
‘‘The senior ranks down here are a bit minimal at the moment, so that probably makes it a little bit easier.’’
The mother of three made a special mention of her family support.
‘‘I have got a pretty good background with family helping me out and the kids are pretty good,’’ she said.
‘‘Logan [17] is old enough to look after himself, Rico [11] is pretty independent, and the wee girl Rhiarn [3] controls the house.’’ — NZ Racing Desk