Lizzie Annells all smiles after her maiden win.
A debut win is always one to treasure – especially when it is unexpected - as South Australian apprentice Lizzie Annells discovered at Gawler on Friday.
At just her ninth ride, an emotional and rather surprised Annells won the Benchmark 56 aboard second emergency Finniss Moment, who prevailed in a tight finish with the third emergency, the $101 shot Desert Duel.
WATCH: Lizzie Annells rides Finniss Moment to victory.
Fighting back tears, the 22-year-old Annells dedicted her first win to her pop and her aunt but admitted that none of her family was on hand for the memorable moment as her winner surprised most when charging home at $26.