Aaron Bain Racing | Aaron Bain News 63701 One More Song

One More Song stamped herself as a filly of quality with an outstanding win at Morphettville on Friday, December 12.

After winning a maiden at Murray Bridge at her previous run, One More Song was able to step up to taking on the older mares in a Benchmark 62 in the NRG Solar Handicap (1200m).

The filly was also ridden “upside down” to achieve the victory for trainers Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor.

In her maiden win, One More Song came from midfield but today, jockey Todd Pannell took the advantage of the barrier one debut to stride through and lead.

She grabbed a break early in the home straight and held on to win.

One More Song ($4.40) scored by a long neck from Global Turn ($9) with Brown Nose Day Gal ($6), three-quarters of a length away third.

Trainer Ned Taylor confirmed the stable had a good opinion of One More Song.

“I don’t think that was her preferred way to be ridden,” Taylor said.

“Good horses get you out of trouble and the way the track is racing, Todd (Pannell) did a good job there.

“That is why you put the good riders on, they do the job out there and make the decisions we can’t from the grandstand.

“She would be a better horse chasing for sure, we saw that first up.

“Today we knew we had to use the gate, thanks to Todd, that was a brilliant ride.

“Thanks you to Mr (Wayne) Mitchell for supplying us with a very nice horse, hopefully we can get her out over a bit further, 1400 metres would be nice this time in, but we may tip her out and come back for the carnival.

“It is hard to place three-year-olds here at this time of year so we will make a decision next week.

“She is a lovely filly, got a good frame and a great attitude like today where we raced her out of her comfort zone, she is very honest.

“It doesn’t get any better than training winners for the ‘Big Boss’ as we call Mr Mitchell, he supplies us with a beautiful property at Angaston, and we are really reaping the rewards.”

Winning jockey Todd Pannell also is an unabashed fan of One More Song.

“She obviously stepped up really well today,” Pannell said.

“It wasn’t the intention to be in front, but we did.

“She is a nice enough horse to be able to adapt to different situations.

“She is versatile and that is a big plus.

“One More Song stepped brilliantly today and nothing but was pushing forward to take up the lead.

“I was able to get into a position to take luck out of the equation because I didn’t want to be bottled up either and have bad luck so when we got the lead it was probably a bit of a blessing.

“Aaron and Ned are doing a good job with the horses, and it is nice to be a small part of the team to get the rides they are giving me, and every now and then getting one over the line for them.”