Written, ridden by Jackie Beriman, defeats Varboss at Mornington, completing a double for Mick Kent, Source: Supplied
TRAINER Mick Kent doesn't have a passport and can't enjoy a celebratory drink or even look at the replays, but he had a deserved change of luck with back-to-back winners at Mornington on Monday.
Kent's Frankston home was robbed last week.
"The thieves took my passport, two lap-tops, six pair of sunglasses, all my good booze, half a dozen quality watches - even my kids' piggy banks," he lamented.
"Losing the passport is a real pest - it has stopped me going to the New Zealand sales - and so was losing all my quality grog. I've managed to find another pair of sunglasses and a watch, but it really is a shock to the system," he said.
Kent was not alone experiencing recent highs and lows. Tony Vasil was on a high - fresh off a Group 2 Australia Stakes win and preparing for another victory in Sunday's Balnarring Cup - when he discovered a four-wheel-drive and his beloved fishing boat were nicked from outside his Caulfield home.
"Not worried about the old car, but I'd really like the boat back," the keen fisherman said.
Kent had winners to alleviate his pain. He won with Mysonharry ($3.80) in the Window Warehouse Plate (1525m) and followed up with an all-the-way success by Written ($5.50) in the Total Commercial Cleaning Handicap (1225m).
"That eases the pain a little," he said after Written's success.
Written, a three-year-old filly, was having only her second start for Kent after being transferred from Sydney trainer Craig Carmody in a bid to capitalise on the VOBIS bonuses.
Ridden five wide down the back straight despite being in the lead, Written was too strong for her rivals.
"(Jockey) Jackie Beriman and I figured the better going was out wider down the side and we were happy to plot that course," Kent said. He added the filly was likely city class.
In the previous event, Mysonharry also skirted wide but held on by a short half-head to defeat the Peter Moody/Luke Nolen combination, with Lamentations charging along the rails after being held up for a run on the turn.
"We took him to the Gold Coast but he drew the outside, so it was a waste of time. I think he will get to Saturday city class," Kent said.
* DAMIEN Oliver extended his lead in the Victorian Jockeys premiership when he guided Hamam to victory for trainer Luke Oliver in the Three Pillars Handicap (1525m).
With Glen Boss not riding at the meeting, Oliver extended his lead to five wins with his 31st success of the season.
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