Perfect match
I would hope that trainer Daniel Clarken and owner Iris O’Farrell don’t make the mistake of taking Lauren Stojakovic off Miracles of Life.
No doubt Lauren rides the filly in all her trackwork, and they bond well together as proved by her three wins.
As an ex-jockey I have noticed how a lot of horses race well for female jockeys, who tend to ride with their feet in the irons, knees level with the wither of the horse and a nice bridge of the reins on the horse’s neck.
Both horse and jockey are comfortable and relaxed, which suits this small filly. Female jockeys are becoming more popular for this reason.
Put a male jockey on who rides too short and she will not be comfortable with it.
And, as the old-time trainers used to say, when you take your horse to another district or interstate, you take all your own tools.
Good luck, Lauren. I hope they leave you on this filly and you both have more success.
Merimbula (Vic)