May 30, 2010
Marni Williams Rides First Winner

FORT ERIE, May 30...Jockey Marni Williams notched her first career victory guiding Huggy Rocks to a rail skimming win in the third race at Fort Erie this afternoon.

The 29 year-old Toronto native let Huggy Rocks sit in behind the leaders throughout the 6 ½ furlong race and when the rail opened up at the top of the stretch it was clear sailing.

Marni Williams aboard Huggy Rocks after winning her first career victory.

“I really didn’t have to ask him to run,” said Williams. “I just waited for space and punched my way through. It really feels good to get the monkey off my back.”

Huggy Rocks pays $9.20, $3.60 and $2.90. Glorious Melody finished second, $3.10 and $2.50. Rare Solitaire ended up third returning $2.70.

Huggy Rocks is owned by A. Alber and Natural Eight Stable and is trained by Woodbine conditioner Bill Tharrenos.

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Daryl Wells
Media and Communications
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e-mail: dwells@forterieracetrack.ca