By Pat McLeod
Capalaba veteran On The Radar may not be on the same level as some of the elite chasers to have graced the boutique straight track, but he would be a worthy winner of Sunday’s inaugural Alec Waugh Classic Masters Final.
Waugh, the father of Michelle Kline (trainer Brent Kline’s wife), was a well-known face at the popular track, helping out behind the scenes.
“Alec was the sort of person that every kennel needs, just a great support,” Capalaba track manager Erin Cameron said.
“Michelle asked if we could have a race in his honour and we were rapt to.
"It will be an annual event on our calendar.”
On Sunday Louise Moulds’ On The Radar will have start number 62 in the Alec Waugh Classic Masters Final – 57 so far have been up the Capalaba straight.
“He is such an honest chaser,” Moulds said.
“His fastest racing is no doubt behind him now, but he still gives 100 per cent. If he can get to the lead, he loves being on the bunny and is really hard to run down.
“There are so many worthy runners on Sunday and all deserve to be considered strong chances, but if Buddy (On The Radar’s kennel name) can be at his best he is a good each-way chance.”
Michelle Kline said her father loved going racing at Capalaba.