The Ron Sallis secure have lengthy been outstanding through the Group Teal harness racing marketing campaign, however it was a unique McMullen sister who delivered the prize this time round.
The 66-year-old Sallis has booked Narissa Elkins as one in all his most important drivers through the years and he recollects usually profitable races through the February and March interval.
It was Narissa’s sister Dannielle McMullen who handed the Wanora-based Sallis a particular ‘Teal’ win on Saturday evening with Seaside Glory.
Seaside Glory began brief available in the market for the annual Group Teal Feminine Drivers Invitation race and received accordingly with Dannielle within the sulky.
The Sallis barn recorded a quinella within the occasion as stablemate Concern The Ache bumped into second for reinswoman Alanah Richardson.
Skilled horseman Sallis was naturally happy with the outcome.
“I feel Group Teal is sensational,” Sallis stated.
“I’ve seen what they do with the fundraising, it is necessary. I’ve received a couple of races over the interval in recent times.
“Narissa Elkins, who was McMullen in these days, used to drive for me and she or he used to get a heap of wins within the Teal pants.
“It’s unbelievable. It’s sensational what they do.”
Seaside Glory and Concern The Ache battled for the lead within the early exchanges earlier than Dannielle took management of the race.
Dannielle and the four-year-old mare weren’t headed once more within the 1660 metre occasion to attain by a contact over 4 metres.
“I used to be actually completely happy, she is a pleasant horse,” Dannielle stated.
“The best way she received, she simply cruised alongside really easy.”
Seaside Glory completed second at her two appearances earlier this month and definitely appreciated the drop again to mares’ firm on Saturday night.
“I’m ecstatic with the outcome, she’s been racing rather well with out loads of luck,” Sallis stated.
“In her final two begins she was second, so it was only a matter of getting the correct run and having a little bit of luck.
“She’s very, very constant. She has been unbelievable for us; now we have had her since she was a yearling.
“She’s received all of the bonuses, been very constant and greater than paid her method.”
It was an additional big day for the Sallis secure on Saturday evening.
Firstly, the coach owns Seaside Glory alongside his spouse Stacey.
And, Sallis celebrated a birthday on Saturday night, reaching 66 years of age.
Main Brisbane broadcaster Chris Barsby made particular point out of Sallis’ birthday within the name.
Nevertheless, Barsby was cheekily informed by members of Sallis’ household and others on observe on Saturday night that the veteran coach had truly turned 70 years of age.
Sallis took the gag in nice humour and joked that whereas he’s 66, some days he most actually feels 70 years of age.
The Sallis camp was additionally happy with the trouble of Concern The Ache to complete second because the mare is just a newcomer to the secure after beforehand racing in New South Wales.
“She goes okay, as properly,” Sallis stated.
“I’m happy to have her. I simply prepare her, I don’t personal her myself, however I’m glad to have her.”
Queensland’s harness racing business as soon as once more got here collectively to lift funds for ovarian and gynaecological most cancers analysis through the 2026 Group Teal marketing campaign.
The Queensland harness racing business donated $200 for each race received by a reinswoman within the Sunshine State.
All Queensland reinswomen put on teal pants through the interval to lift consciousness for the trigger.
Following the marketing campaign by means of February and March, a complete of $8,000 was raised for the vital trigger.
An additional $400 was added to the tally on Saturday night following Dannielle McMullen’s win within the Group Teal Feminine Drivers Invitation whereas Trista Dixon additionally added a win to the evening.
Narissa and Dannielle’s sister Taleah McMullen was the main driver through the Group Teal interval of 2026, touchdown 9 winners.
Taleah McMullen was one in all Queensland’s 2026 Group Teal ambassadors and has in recent times additionally received the Group Teal Drivers Invitation race.
Click on right here for extra info on the 2026 Group Teal marketing campaign.
by Jordan Gerrans, for Racing Queensland
