KRISTI Evans will saddle up her first Flemington runner when Platinum Wolf steps out on Melbourne Cup Day.

It would be a fitting win on the eve of the Cox Plate if promising galloper Thirsty Guest can make it three wins in succession in the $107,250 Gawler Cup (1500m) this afternoon.

Jason Holder had 2000 reasons to celebrate on New Year’s Eve after riding his 2000th win at Morphettville on Saturday.

It was a weekend of milestones for the next generation of South Australian riding talent.

Kristi Evans is excited about the next chapter of her racing career in new surrounds at Murray Bridge.