Both horses were first and second favorites thanks to good form and both earned a maiden win.
Vice Chairman set the pace but was harassed throughout by Miki Skipper and Mighty Miki got a dream run behind the battling leaders.
“I was laughing most of the time. The only thing is, he’s not one to shoot past another horse, so I didn’t count our chickens before they hatched,” Williamson said.
When Vice-Chairman waved the white flag it was left to the two Mikis to fight it out and Williamson was unsure if he would win.
“I did that when I first came out, but halfway through I started to wonder, but I knew he had stuck his big melon out on the leash.”
MIGHTY MIKI REPEAT
Williamson thinks Mighty Miki will be better for a break.
“They ran a fast time (2-24.8) and would be competitive in a higher class. He’s just stupid, like some Mikis. He likes to look around instead of concentrating and getting the job done.”
Prior to today’s win, Mighty Miki had placed nineteen times in his thirty-six starts.
“I think he averaged $1,000 per start, which is good. If you had a horse like that you’d be more than happy, but it was frustrating at a time when he looked like he could win and he didn’t.”
The four-year-old is owned by Kelvin Reed.
“Kelvin is doing well now and he is the only one I have for him. Most of his horses are with Robert Wilson, who lives near him. Kelvin is an owner who comes from Geoff and Jude (Knight), so it is great to get the win.”
Mighty Miki is one half of Fiery Ferret who won nine races for the Knights and Falcons Watch, the winner of five for Wilson.
“He’ll be going for a really good spell. He really needs it because he’s been in it for a long time. I’ve been waiting to reward him with a spell after he wins a race, but he’s playing the ‘I’m going to be here a while’ game.”
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