Blake Shinn has surged ahead in the race for the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership after a remarkable treble of winners at Flemington on Saturday.
Shinn’s tally of 57 Melbourne wins received a boost with two additional victories due to Wiremu Pinn’s disqualifications, taking him to a total of 60 wins.
This places him one win ahead of the sidelined longtime leader Jamie Kah.
Shinn’s outstanding performance marks a significant milestone as he aims to secure his first Melbourne premiership, despite an upcoming 14-day suspension for careless riding.
In the midst of the intense competition, Jamie Kah, who had been leading the premiership race, remains under scrutiny in a stewards’ inquiry related to potentially damaging photos.
Although Kah has been absent from racing since her fall at Flemington in March, she intends to return once she receives medical clearance.
Victoria Metro Jockey Premiership Top 5
| Jockey Name | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Prize Money | Strike Rate | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Shinn | 62 | 50 | 48 | 33 | 36 | $8,172,208.00 | 18.60% | 334 |
| Jamie Kah | 59 | 49 | 38 | 32 | 26 | $10,496,140.00 | 19.90% | 297 |
| Craig Williams | 36 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 25 | $8,581,845.00 | 12.20% | 295 |
| Damien Oliver | 32 | 53 | 40 | 33 | 26 | $5,771,950.00 | 09.90% | 324 |
| Michael Dee | 32 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 27 | $10,756,700.00 | 11.30% | 282 |