IT was a day to remember for trainer Bjorn Baker at the Shoalhaven City Turf Club on Sunday, as he claimed two race wins and a second-place finish.
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His first win came in the 1100m maiden handicap, a race acknowledging the work of long-time SCTC CEO Lynn Locke, with Kiaria by one length - with Brandon Lerena riding her home.
The second victory was a lot harder to come by, as Baker's Bushido - ridden once again by Lerena - won by 0.2 lengths from Joseph Pride's Seberton, in the 1100m maiden handicap.
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Baker's final runner of the day was Kootaloo - again ridden by Lerena - who was pipped by 0.2 lengths for line honours in the 1100m benchmark 55 handicap by Matthew Smith's Bobby Dazzler.
Smith's second victory for the afternoon came in the 1000m class one handicap with Dizzy Miss Lizzy, who edged out Gwenda Markwell's Soir De Lune by 0.4 lengths.
But Markwell ensured she didn't leave the Archer Racecourse empty-handed, winning the 1600m benchmark 58 handicap with Gemmahra, from Terry Robinson's Roseirro.
Conjola trainer Graeme Murray also added to his impressive resume, taking out the 1400m class two handicap, with We're Off - jockeyed by Jeff Penza.
The final winning trainer of the seven-race schedule was Jarrod Austin's Jackman, who took out the 1600m maiden plate - with Shaun Guymer on board.
Jackman won by 0.2 lengths from Jean Dubios' Charm Maker, with Kerry Parker's Talent Award third.