Tallyho Twinkletoe on his way to winning the Brendan Drechsler Hurdle (3500m) at Pakenham, Australia last year. Photo / Natasha MorelloTallyho Twinkletoe on his way to winning the Brendan Drechsler Hurdle (3500m) at Pakenham, Australia last year. Tallyho Twinkletoe remained unbeaten over the larger fences when he carried 71kg to win by 16 lengths and it could have been much more as he ploughed though the Riccarton mud like he was enjoying it. It was only the second time Phelan, the outstanding jumps jockey who also trains a good team of flat horses these days, had even sat on Tallyho Twinkletoe. Phelan hasn't been confirmed as the jockey for Tallyho Twinkletoe next Saturday yet, but should he ride the 11-year-old to victory, he believes he would become the most successful jockey in the history of the race.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 08, 2021 23:37 UTC