Skye’s the limit for turf queen

Skye Bogenhuber pilots King Ludwig to victory at Eagle Farm in February last year. Source: News Limited

SKYE Bogenhuber has made history a few times in Toowoomba and she would dearly love to help rewrite the record books again aboard Miss Imagica in Saturday's Weetwood.

Last year Bogenhuber won both the Weetwood (Miss Imagica) and Toowoomba Cup (Bang On).

She also won the riding premiership a second time after becoming the first female to win the title in 2011-12.

Miss Imagica chases an unprecedented third win in the race on Saturday.

"The owners have been very good to me and I have a lot of faith in her,'' Bogenhuber said.

"It was a dream come true winning last year. Every Toowoomba jockey dreams about winning the Weetwood and I was able to do it at only my second ride in the race.

"The Toowoomba Cup was great to get as well, but the Weetwood meant so much.

"It's a great day for Toowoomba and the whole town is buzzing.''

Bogenhuber started her career in NSW and after spending a short time in Brisbane, found herself on the country circuit before an opportunity came knocking with top trainer Tony Gollan.

"I was able to go on loan to Tony at Toowoomba and my career really took off from there.

"Tony gave me a good chance and he's been a great supporter of mine.''

Bogenhuber is keen to win a third title, although she currently trails Brooke Stower.

"Brooke is going great guns at the moment, but I would love to win another one and hopefully I can catch her before the end of the season,'' she said.

Bogenhuber described the new Strathayr track as "brilliant to ride on'' and said the immediate spin-off has been far more competitive racing.

"Previously when you had a good ride, it was just a matter of turning up, but now there's four and five chances in most races,'' she said.

"It's definitely making it much more competitive. I can see the difference in the type of horses we are getting there now as well.''

Miss Imagica has a 5.5 length deficit to turn on her last start conqueror Kempelly, who was installed the $4.20 favourite by TattsBet yesterday.

■ The funeral for Larry Pratt will be held at Annerley Catholic Church on Monday at 11am.

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