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First for trainer, first time in a long time for jockey.

While the career of veteran trainer Gary White was drawing to a close on Sunday, another was just beginning with Amanda Jones  landing her first winner with the only horse she has in work, Geegeeschaser, winning the 1100m maiden.

And to make it even more special, comeback jockey Kasi Boxall, who has just returned to the sport after 17 years, was in the saddle, landing her first winner at just her sixth ride back.

Jones has only held her trainer's license since October last year, and Geegeeschaser was just her fifth starter.

"I'm just so excited, this means so much to me because Kasi is one of my best friends," Jones said.

"I've only got her in work at the moment, I have two others, but they are turned out."

"It's great to ride my first winner back, especially for Amanda; she's a great friend of mine; we've known each other for a long time, Boxall added.

"I've always wanted to come back. Obviously, having kids makes it a little bit hard to come back and give it 110%, and you can't be out here unless you do. They are both grown-up now, and I thought now's my opportunity."

Geegeeschaser was first-up but coming off a winning trial and was backed from $15 to start $8.50.

Knockout blow by 'Rocky'

There were emotional scenes after another first with mature age apprentice 'Rocky' Morimoto scoring his first career win with Tsunami Sam ($2.70) winning the 1200m BM76 Hcp.

Morimoto, who is tied to the John Keys stable, has had limited opportunities and was having his 44th ride after commencing his riding career last August.

Hailing from Japan, Morimoto has been with Keys for about five years starting as a stable rider and fulfilling his dream to become a jockey.

"He's a very good man, if you knew Rocky and his work ethic and the vibrancy, he brings around the stable, he's outstanding," Stable rep Scott Brunton said.

"Today was a very good thing; you see this kid get out of bed in the early morning; he's close to six feet tall, but his one dream was to be a jockey."

Morimoto said, "John Keys gave me a chance; it's so good to ride my first winner; I struggle with my weight; all the hard work has paid off."