REMEMBERED: George Wright Snr was remembered by Forbes Magpies and his beloved Parkes Spacemen on Saturday at Spooners Oval in Forbes. The Magpies won first grade 24-16 but came up short in seconds and women’s.
Magpies Picked In NSW Country League Sides
A big congratulations to Forbes Magpies players Mitch Andrews and Darcy Leadbitter who were selected from the Western Rams Opens and Under 18s respectively for NSW Country. Both have been playing well in 2021 and we wish them luck!
Lots To Be Positive About For Mount Hope
HOPEFUL OF A BIG 2021: Mount Hope leads home Ritza Flame in an emphatic win at Bathurst last week making it two in a row and three at Bathurst.
Local greyhound owner/ trainer Errol Hughes could be forgiven for thinking there’s something in the water in Bathurst and not relocating after in-form grey Mount Hope blitzed the field to take out the GRNSW Fifth Grade Series Final last week over 520m.
Mount Hope’s win in the GRNSW 5th Grade Series Final in Bathurst made it two wins on the bounce for the Errol Hughes trained star who started the race as a near $2.30 favourite.
Springing from the one box, Mount Hope jumped to an early lead and was never threatened as it reminded it’s opposition why it is one of the dogs to watch in 2021 on the regional coursing circuit.
Mount Hope won comfortably by two lengths from Ritza Flame with Sandy Grant well back in third a further four or so lengths.
It was the dogs third win on the tricky Ba-thurst track that has been the thorn in the side of far greater sprinters yet Mount Hope scooted home in a sharp time of 30.02 and takes its overall record to 32:6-9-4.
Anzac Day Harness Races
Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club ANZAC Day Race Meeting will be held this Sunday April 25. In what promises to be a great day there’ll be canteen and bar facilities open from midday and lots of highlights including feature events such as the Forbes Sub-branch Diggers Cup.
Maher Better Than Par In Fine Show
PULLING THE TRIGGER: Tony Cogswell unleashes off the tee in the Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy Day at Forbes Golf Club.
On Saturday the annual Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy Day, sponsored by Terry Griffiths and Veronica Rebellato, was played. A field of 103 players, comprising 92 men and 11 Ladies returned some very good scores.
The Overall Winner for the Trophy was Phil Maher, with an inspired 45 points. The runner-up was Paul Pymont (39).
The Division 2 results saw Jake Shaw on 43 points. Runnerup with 39 points was Riley Pike. The Ladies had a good tussle for their honours, with Sally Crosby getting past Lindy Pollock on count back.
On Sunday a different format was played – a 3-Person Ambrose Medley. A field comprising 39 players produced some very low scores.
The winning group of Kyle Sharp, Jake Fleming and Isaac Vale combined really well to score 59 1/6 nett.
The Draw for the Wallace Cup Match Play championship has been posted on the Pro Shop Notice Board, so get those matches underway.
The course will be busy next week with the Forbes Vets ‘Week of Golf’. They are all early starts so social golf is best had in the afternoon.
The Ladies (2 May) and Mens (16 May) Forbes Opens follow close after that. A reminder to the Men of the “Three Opens Champion”, played over the Forbes, West Wyalong and Condobolin Opens.
A Demo Day is organised for Mizuno Equipment Day scheduled for 13 May. These are very fine clubs, so if interested contact Adam – 0433 485 846.
Saturday, 24 April is a Stroke event, sponsored by LINX group. Sunday has a Stableford Medley, and is a Welcome Day for the Vets ‘Week of Golf’.
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Jack Does The Treble At Wenty
Last Saturday night at Wentworth Park, Forbes trainer Jack Smith did the treble when kennel mates Jungle Deuce, Irinka Molly and Dip It In all won their respective races. Jungle Deuce sizzled in the best time of the night rocketing to 29.49 over 520m. Jungle Deuce is considered by many to be the hottest young prospect in training and he may have equalled his previous best of 29.31 if not for checking eventual second place getter Ritza Coen at box rise.
Firsts Win But Seconds Fall Short
RUGBY IS BACK: The Central West Blowes Menswear Rugby Competition returned on the weekend as Forbes battled old foe Cowra in Round 1 at Forbes.
They say “winning starts in the front office” and if last weekend’s Forbes Platypi Rugby Union Club Sponsor’s Day is anything to go by season 2021 is already a win.
From food vendors and a carnival atmosphere to a packed house all there to support local rugby, in ideal conditions – the day was a cracking way to start the new season.
Forbes Platypi 1st Grade side started off their Blowes Menswear Central West Rug-by Union title ambitions with a win for their sponsors over a gallant Cowra side 33-8 in Forbes last weekend.
After a year of little to no local sport, Grinstead Oval was awash with Platypi fans on the weekend in what was a tremendous game that saw the Platypi prove too classy for the 2019 strugglers.
The Platypi, who have been one of the more fancied sides in the competition over recent seasons were expected to make light work of lowly Cowra in firsts and the tale of the tape read as such as Forbes forward pack began to assert its dominance on the scoreboard to go with their glut of possession.
Forbes looked to stamp their authority from the outset again in the second half, never letting their neighbours into the contest with slick set plays and hunger in a pleasing sign before the big trip to Orange to face the Emu’s in what promises to be an exciting tussle between the old arch rivals.
Forbes 2nd Grade meanwhile will be left rueing a raft of missed opportunities in a narrow 17-14 loss to Cowra. Despite the tight defeat, there is plenty of reason for optimism.
In a see-sawing affair where both sides weren’t prepared to give an inch, only a penalty goal separated the two teams after the full-time siren.
Cricket Wrapped For Season
A big congrats to the Globe for making it three A Grade titles in a row after a 27 run win in the grand final recently. Lead by Jack Cole with a well compiled 40, Globe finished at 5/144 and restricted Trundle to 117 in reply. Coopa Martin finished with 2/14.
Successful Event For Forbes Auto Sports Club
Forbes Auto Sports Club staged its first-ever championship meeting on April 10 and 11 with the running of the 2021 NSW Senior Track Championships. From all reports the club put on a great event, congratulations to all volunteers and participants.
George Wright Shield This Saturday
The question was recently raised, is there a better rivalry in country rugby league than Forbes Magpies vs Parkes Spacemen? While you could stack an argument for many from Wee Waa and Narrabri to Orange and Bathurst, this Saturday April 17 from 2pm the next chapter in this fierce but friendly rivalry will be written when both sides take the field to contest the annual George Wright Snr Memorial Shield at Spooners Oval.
Both clubs have decided it is only fitting to remember the life of life long supporter George Wright with a memorial shield to be played annually as the pre-season game between Forbes and Parkes.
George was a long-time friend, supporter and water boy for many years for the Parkes Spaceman. Well known in racing and rugby league circles in the Central West, George’s life will be annually celebrated through this memorial game.
George’s wife Leanne, children George jnr and Bianca as well as grandkids will be in attendance to help celebrate the occasion.
The match-ups on display are worth their weight in gold – Maguire vs Tago, Porter vs Greenhalgh and Dwyer vs Andrews among some of the highlights in what should be a great day of rugby league.
There will be full bar & canteen facilities available, jumping castle for the kids, raffles, 100 clubs and merchandise on sale. The program starts at 2pm.
The Magpies and Spaceman also invite all players, sponsors and supporters to a BBQ dinner and presentation of the shield at the Post Office Hotel from 7.30pm after the games.
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