Duggan out to cap big week

Thursday 6 December 2012, 4:36pm

It has been a momentous week for leading apprentice Jenny Duggan and she is hoping to cap it with success in the saddle at Rosehill on Saturday.

Duggan on Tuesday won her appeal against a one month suspension over her handling of a horse at Kembla Grange in October.

The penalty would have sidelined her until early in the New Year and delivered a blow to her chances of claiming the Sydney apprentices' premiership.

Duggan currently holds a one-win lead over Sam Clipperton in the title race and is keen to extend her advantage at Rosehill where she has five mounts, including Cantonese in the Blackwoods Uvex Safety Hcp (2000m).

The rejuvenated gelding and mature-aged apprentice have been a formidable combination in recent months, combining six times for five wins and a second.

"He's been a tremendous horse for me. He's made me in a way," Duggan said.

"I've said he's the best horse I've ridden in my career and I stand by that.

"He's not an easy ride either, he can do a few things wrong and pull a bit but he's so tough and consistent and at the end of the race he always gives his all, even if he's had a tough run."

Duggan is also looking forward to riding Leviosa for Jenny Graham in the Blackwoods Galmet Hcp (1350m) and believes the mare is nearing a win.

In the final event, she has picked up the ride on last start winner Pentasia for Port Macquarie trainer Marc Quinn.

"I worked for Marc while I was living up the coast so it's great to get associated with him now I'm a professional jockey," she said.

But Saturday's meeting will hold significance for Duggan beyond her riding.

Her parents, Tony and Elizabeth, arrived from Sweden last weekend and will be trackside to cheer her on for the first time since the former amateur rider turned professional earlier this year.

A win by Duggan would also be timely for her father who celebrated his 60th birthday on Wednesday.

What do they make of her new career?

"They're excited for me of course," Duggan said.

"Mum thinks it's a bit scary but they're really happy I'm going well."

– AAP

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