Savvy Acquisition pays off for Swan Hill teacher

Jason Shields Nov 30 2021

Swan Hill owner Andrew Kelly with his most Savvy Acquisition. After picking the gelding up at a bargain basement price, it has gone on to break through the $100,000 earnings barrier and now has entry to the $305,000 Jericho Cup in a year.Photo: Alice Miles/Racing Photos

SWAN Hill teacher Andrew Kelly was so stunned his horse Savvy Acquisition won the $60,000 OTI Jericho Cup Consolation at Warrnambool on Sunday he had to watch the replay to convince himself it really happened.

The win was even more incredible because it was only the third in 62 starts for the seven-year-old gelding – and this run was over an exhausting 4065 metres; carrying 69kg jockey Aar...

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