Byrne Burke Century Quest Remains in Play

A treble at Devonport has kept a significant seasonal milestone firmly within reach, with Erica Byrne Burke continuing her strong association with trainer Adam Trinder to edge closer to a century of wins. According to tasracing.com.au, the eight-race program on Sunday provided another showcase for the in-form partnership, which combined for three victories and further strengthened their grip on the current campaign. Now sitting on 74 wins for the season, Byrne Burke remains well placed with 12 meetings still to come in the 2025/26 term. The strike rate alongside Trinder has been a defining feature of that progress, and the latest trio of successes again highlighted their effectiveness when combining forces. Of the three, Khaleesi’s Dream produced the most eye-catching performance, overcoming a testing run from a wide draw to dominate a 1350m maiden by a widening margin. The three-year-old filly showed determination early before asserting her class late, ultimately surging clear to score by 8.5 lengths in a display that suggested further upside. “She’s still a second and a half off the track record, so she’s still got a bit of speed to find to match her mother,” Trinder said, referencing Dothraki Princess, who set the 1350m benchmark in September 2019. Despite the emphatic nature of the win, the trainer indicated a measured approach moving forward. “She’s heading in the right direction, but that will do her for this preparation; she’s done enough.” The stable’s success was complemented by a broader family contribution, with Trinder’s father, Michael, also making his mark through Star Territory, a class 1 winner over 1150m at his first start in the state. That result formed part of a race-to-race double for jockey Kelvin Sanderson, who followed up with victory aboard Miss Keeds in the subsequent event. Elsewhere on the card, Daniel Ganderton enjoyed a productive opening to the program, securing a double with Tikken and Simply Deep. The former, prepared by Trent Wells, made a successful Tasmanian debut after arriving as a tried runner from Victoria, benefiting from a drop in grade that suited his profile. “Daniel rides this horse nearly every day, so he knows him,” Wells said, adding that familiar surroundings and careful placement can often unlock improved performances in new environments. With momentum building across multiple stables and riders, the Devonport meeting offered a clear snapshot of a competitive and evolving local scene.