By Phillip O'Brien
Zac Lloyd [pictured left] has claimed his first Rising Star Apprentice Series win after taking out Heat 9 at Hawkesbury on Thursday (15th December).
Lloyd, competing in his first all-apprentice race, greeted the judge with Oryx ($4.20) for trainer James Cummings.
The pair defeated Molly Bourke (No Statement-$11) and defending Rising Star Series champion Jenny Duggan (Lambdoma Energy-$16).
Shayleigh Ingelse leads the Series boasting 18 points ahead of Jasper Franklin (16) and Georgina McDonnell (13).
Taree will host Heat 10 on Sunday (18th December).
Check out the Rising Star Series page for the latest point score, honour roll, conditions etc.