William Stanley secured his inaugural Rising Star victory after taking out Heat 15 at Dubbo on Monday, February 5th. William Stanley scored a narrow victory onboard Dream Game for trainer Cecil Hodgson, defeating Chelsea Hillier (2nd, Owhata Crumpet) and Benjamin Osmond (3rd, Devil's Inn).
Anna Roper maintains a comfortable nine-point lead in the series and is now poised to be crowned the overall Series Winner with only one Heat remaining at Taree on Sunday, February 11th. Roper has accumulated 35 points to date, highlighted by victories at Taree (January 9th), Queanbeyan (January 23rd), and Kensington (January 31st).
Olivia Chambers (26 points) is currently second on the points ladder and leads the charge for the Rising Star runner-up trophy.
Check out the Rising Star Series page for the latest point score, honour roll, conditions etc.