The resurgence of South Australian harness racing has been given another boost with star mare Encipher snaring a berth in the world’s richest race, the $2.1mil TAB Eureka at Menangle on September 2.
News Corp exclusively revealed that the Kadina-bred and owned pacer Encipher will team with the strongly SA-connected slot holders Aaron Bain Racing and Summit Bloodstock to run in the 2400m feature.
She is prepared by Emma Stewart, giving the Cardigan trainer a second confirmed starter in the race alongside The Lost Storm.
“We’re so proud and excited to bring together a truly SA package with Encipher being bred and owned in SA. She’s raced at Globe Derby five times for as many wins and three of those have been feature races, including the Oaks last year,” Bain said.
“Things are looking up in SA after the recent prize money increases and having a mare for the state to get behind in the first running of the TAB Eureka, a race that has the whole industry buzzing, is fantastic.”
The Tyson Linke owned-and-bred Encipher has won 15 – three at Group 1 level – of just 25 starts with another seven seconds and a third. She’s banked a thumping $570,799.
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