The race won by Simply Silver was run on August 13, 2000, at Hastings. Under Brian Johnson, the grey mare, at odds of 3-5, was seventh and last at the half-mile call. She would win by four lengths. The post-race comment line read: SIMPLY SILVER trailed early, rallied with a bold move down the backstretch, gained command from four wide at the quarter pole and drew off ridden out.
She’s known to many people as Twink, a nickname that was bestowed upon her as a baby. But no matter what people refer to her as, Mary-Anne Baumgartner has garnered widespread respect throughout the industry for her longstanding dedication and contributions
to the sport.
Whether it’s been as a rider, exercise rider, owner, trainer or breeder, Baumgartner has seen thoroughbred racing as few others have.