Sarah O’Reilly carries New Zealand’s hopes going into the final heat of the 1Equine Australasian Young Drivers’ Championship (AYDC) at Albion Park in Brisbane tonight.
The leading Kiwi junior is third equal after nine heats on 64 points with Joshua Gallgher, but within striking distance of the two leaders Angus Garrard (80 points) and Emily Suvaljko (73).
O’Reilly had two fourths in heats eight and nine at Redcliffe last night.
Tonight’s final heat is part of Inter Dominion Grand Final night at Albion Park and is due to go at 7.49pm.
O’Reilly will drive Luxury Lad, who’s currently at $26 on the fixed odds.
The points table (after nine of 10 heats) :
Angus Garrard 80
Emily Suvaljko 73
Joshua Gallagher 64
Sarah O’Reilly (NZ) 64
James Herbertson (63)
Corey Johnson (58)
Mitch Ford (58)
Leonard Cain (45)
Zev Meredith (NZ) 44
Crystal Hackett (NZ) 40