Little known
Tasmanian sire Swinging Bachelor posted a winning treble at Launceston on Wednesday
with all three of his winners prepared by Royston Carr.
Three year-old colt The Greatness broke his maiden over 1400 metres and was
followed later into the winner's circle by four year-old gelding Goodbye
Lonesome and four year-old mare Acronym.
Their success was the source of great delight for Swinging Bachelor's owner
Peter Scollard, who stands the son of Royal Academy (USA) at his farm just north of Hobart at Pontville for a
fee of $1,000.
"I purchased ($5000) him about 11 years ago as I had a few mares and it was
cheaper than sending them to stallions," Peter Scollard said.
"He is well bred, being by Royal Academy out of the good mare Campbell Fever, a
daughter of Blue Diamond winner Midnight Fever.
"In the 11 years I have had him he has covered less than 50 mares and never any
mares of great quality, but he keeps throwing winners.
"A terrific horseman and also a trainer Royston Carr has always liked him and has
sent a few of his owner/breeders to him as well, so I'm pleased to see them so
well rewarded."
Swinging Bachelor has
had 16 runners for an impressive 10 winners.