Locally-trained galloper CONNEWARRE has scored a narrow victory in the Inglewood Cup held at the Goondiwindi racecourse.
Trained by WAYNE OAKENFULL, CONNEWARRE made it two wins and a second from just three starts for the new stable after being transferred from a Queensland stable.
Former local hoop Yvette Lewis rode the $5 chance to defeat the race favourite.
In other sport, Inverell Miners went down fighting in the Northern Junior League basketball finals at Coffs Harbour.
The Under 16 boys were undefeated throughout the season but lost the Grand Final to Taree, and the Under 18 girls also lost their Grand Final to Ballina.
The Under 12 girls and Under 18 boys were eliminated in the semi-finals.
