DIGGING IN: Forbes Magpies players, coaches and members all helped local Forbes Unit SES workers and volunteers fill sandbags last weekend as floodwaters rose. Matty Jack and Mitch Andrews pictured.
Magpies Do Their Bit
The Forbes Magpies Rugby League Club has stepped up to help the SES Forbes Unit fill sandbags as floodwaters peaked. It was a big turn out by the club when Forbes needed it most. Great job!
Jungle Deuce 2nd At Sandown
Starting in the eight box a second favourite at $2.80 behind Indy Matilda ($2.60), the Raymond Smith trained Jungle Deuce was always in for the contest. Indy Matilda was starting in the two and looked more likely given the draw. But it soon became apparent True Collinda at the tidy odds of $7.50 had caused an upset while Jungle Deuce had to settle for second with Tiberia Bale in third.
Rain Mars Drane In Asia Talent Cup
He may have started from position 19 on the grid for Race 1 and 2 but Tom Drane was certainly up for the challenge when the Racing Asia Talent Cup was cancelled for the weekend. Drane told followers in a post he will be “back at it next weekend and will keep everyone posted.”