Now or never for jockey Lachlan Neindorf

Lachlan Neindorf is throwing everything at this Saturday’s Gawler meeting, seeing it as a last-chance push for the Adelaide Jockey Premiership title.

Neindorf is six wins behind Rochelle Milnes and trails Taylor Johnstone by three with just four metro meetings left on the calendar.

He has eight booked rides this weekend, many of them well-favoured in early betting.

“If I am going to be a chance, this Saturday looks my time to come out and put a few on the board,” Neindorf said.

“If that does occur, I’d be gaining a little bit more confidence that I might be a chance of taking it out.

“I do need to get a wriggle on and hopefully this Saturday is the way to do it.”

He has three strong rides for Phillip Stokes and expects them to feature prominently. He’s also partnering with several other stables including Peter and Belinda Blanch.

“I would say they (horses for Phillip Stokes) are my best chances, but Garcon Renard looks a great chance as well for Peter and Belinda Blanch.

“I really think he should’ve won last start.

“The Stokes stable have been such a great supporter of me for quite a while now which I’m very grateful for.”

Outside the premiership race, Neindorf has had a stellar season, riding Femminile to a Group 1 win in the SA Derby, and placing in the Black Caviar Lightning and Newmarket Handicap.

“I’ve always had the mindset that if it (Premiership) happens, it’s great but it’s never really been up there as my main goal, even though that sounds a bit silly,” he said.

“My goal has always been to ride in bigger races and be recognised as a top rider.

“I’ve never really felt any pressure to win the Premiership but I would love to do it for some of the people around me that have supported me along the way, like James Jordan, Darryn Murphy and my manager because I’m sure it would mean a lot to them.”

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