It’s no surprise that Eilish McCall is looking forward to her next ride on the under-rated mare Blackmagicwoman.
The Cambridge apprentice has been aboard the daughter of Shocking in all bar one of her four wins with the latest victory coming at Pukekohe last Saturday when Blackmagicwoman charged home to win in the last stride over 2100m.
“She’s an absolute gem. I love riding her. She’s such a pleasure,” McCall said.
McCall is apprenticed to Blackmagicwoman’s trainer, Shaune Ritchie, and her first win came on the mare at Te Rapa 12 months ago.
McCall’s 4kg claim aided Blackmagicwoman on Saturday, reducing the weight to 51.5kgs, 2.5kg below the minimum.
“Blackmagicwoman is such an honest mare,” Ritchie said. ”She’s no world-beater, but the owners are having a lot of fun.”
– NZ Racing Desk
