– Jacob McMaster
The Theresa Bateup-trained Jarrett won the Jazz Festival Cup at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club on Sunday.
The turf club hosted a seven-race TAB card to celebrate the Jazz Festival in Merimbula over the long weekend with Jess Taylor the winning jockey in the headline race.
Officials said Jarrett was developing something of a reputation at Sapphire with five wins from five starts at the track.
The runner was level-pegging with the Michael Travers-ridden Irish Lucy coming into the 400, but a great dash to the finish had owners jumping for joy as Jarrett held off quick runs from Irish Lucy and a late charge by Pinch Passion to finish about two lengths clear.
Ms Bateup enjoyed further success in race seven when Kayla Nisbet rode Monegal to a win with a huge surge in the final sprint to sneak past both Shipway and Drake the Pirate ridden by Josh Richards and Scott Pollard respectively.
Club officials said they were thrilled with the large turnout who enjoyed glorious sunshine for the day, while also commending everyone who donned their finest as part of the “masquerade ball” themed fashions.
There were prizes for best dressed lady, man, couple and boys and girls with officials saying there were some fantastic entries.
We had another successful trip to the beautiful Sapphire Coast Turf Club with a winning double on Sunday ???. Jarrett made it 5 wins from 5 starts to remain unbeaten at the Sapphire Coast when easily winning the Merimbula Cup ridden by Jess Taylor.
Monegal produced a phenomenal effort first up to win over 1200m in very slick time for Kayla Nisbet.
Stryke The Gates – 3rd first up over 1400m ridden by Adrian Layt was also a very good effort, whilst 2yo Eberlee produced a nice run to finish 4th on debut. It was great to have a number of owners in attendance on Sunday to enjoy a great days racing! Thank you once again to all of our owners, staff and supporters
– Theresa Bateup
Originally Published: https://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/6208163/jarrett-wins-jazz-festival-cup/?cs=510