Buckin Rippa got back to a podium finish in the second event at Newcastle under Darryl Mclellan when finishing third beaten by Bovalino in the 900m Souths Mereweather maiden handicap when racing on a good 4.
6 BUCKIN’ RIPPA 
3 year old bay or brown gelding (18-9-2016) Sire: Delago Deluxe Dam: Lucky Beauty (Peintre Celebre (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Manx Park
Owners: G G Rush, L E Mulholland, Mrs P M Mulholland, L Johnson, B J Mulholland, M J Evans, W E Mulholland, M C Cock, T Evans, L Moody, D Spicer, S Bartley, A Spicer, C Bourke, J Stanton, M Sheather, N J Matheson, W Berwick, Mrs J A Law & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley)
Colours: Cerise, Sky Blue Star, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands, Black Cap, Sky Blue Stars
Gear Changes: Tongue Control Bit FIRST TIME, Winkers FIRST TIME
Buckin Rippa was second up for the preparation and was a long way improved when finishing last Of eight that this track on February 8 when competing over the same distance beaten eight lengths to the line by Covert Ops, it was good to see the runner improve sharply here with the 3yo by Delago Deluxe heading back in the right direction.