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Barry back to his best

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Stawell trainer Paul Jones’ Barry The Baptist returned to form with a strong win at Warracknab­eal.

The four-year-old lined up in the 200-metre Emmett’s John Deere handicap at benchmark-64 level. Talented Warrnamboo­l-based apprentice Melissa Julius was in the saddle.

Barry The Baptist settled well back upon jumping, getting a soft run. The Hard Spun gelding remained near the tail before making ground at the 700-metre mark. Once in the straight, Barry began to let down strongly and looked set for an easy win. However, the fast finishing Blue Bear slashed the margin to a long neck on the post. Neverthele­ss, Barry is a handy horse with a bright future on the horizon.

Offa comes up with the goods

Another Stawell trainer to enjoy success at the Warracknab­eal meeting was Dane Smith.

Smith had former Byron Cozamanist­rained galloper Good Offa contesting the Ladbrokes 0-58 1000-metre handicap, with Jarrod Fry on board.

The six-year-old recorded an easy win by three lengths. Good Offa has been a handy money spinner over his career, boasting four wins and $170,319 in stake money.

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