As July looms, the national jockeys’ premiership is still wide open with fierce battles playing out across several states.
Blake Shinn leads the national tally with 150 wins at a 22.6% strike rate, but an injury-enforced break since May puts his lead at risk, with no return expected before August.
William Pike is close behind with 147.5 wins and a superior strike rate of 24.2%, while Chris Johnston-Porter is surging into contention after a five-win haul at Pinjarra brought him to 131 victories.
Craig Williams will return from suspension next week and will aim to reel in Shinn’s Melbourne total of 67 wins, chasing a record-equalling tenth premiership.
In Brisbane, Angela Jones holds a narrow lead over Emily Lang after a treble at Eagle Farm lifted her to 60 wins, but a 10-meeting suspension after the Tatt’s Tiara could derail her run.
The Adelaide race remains open, with Rochelle Milnes ($1.60) three wins clear of Taylor Johnstone ($3.60), while Lachlan Neindorf sits six behind at $6.
James McDonald appears safe in Sydney, with 83 wins to Zac Lloyd’s 64.
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