Spring is in the air and as the weather begins to heat up, so does racing! This weekend see’s some of our exciting horses have the first race of their spring campaigns.
Saturday 4th of September
Randwick
Current Track Rating: Soft
Attorney
This race is designed to improve Attorney’s fitness in preparation for more suitable distances. The plan is to settle him midfield and allow him to run to the line strongly.
Race 8 – 3:50 pm | 1600m Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes | T: Mathew Smith | J: Tom Sherry (a) 59kg | Barrier 6 | Saddlecloth 8
Selino
This is Selino‘s first race back from his Sydney Cup victory. Like Attorney, he will be settle back and be allowed to finish off well.
Race 8 – 3:50 pm | 1600m Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes | T: Chris Waller | J: Ms Kathy O’Hara 59kg | Barrier 2 | Saddlecloth 7
Cepheus
We were delighted with Cepheus’s first up run in Australia. With luck in running, he should be able to balance up and finish off strongly. While still short of his ideal distance, he’s expected to be in the finish.
Race 10 – 5:10 pm | 1500m BM94 | T: Matthew Dunn | J: Jason Collett 58.5kg | Barrier 10 | Saddlecloth 4
Moonee Valley
Current Track Rating: Good
Barade
Archie Alexander has been delighted with Barade since the horse’s excellent first up run. With luck in running, he should be right in the finish.
Race 4 – 2:15 pm | 2040m Hcp | T: Archie Alexander | J: Declan Bates 54kg | Barrier 12 | Saddlecloth 6
La Teste de Buch (FR)
Current Track Rating:
Rivaport
Following her strong second two weeks ago, Rivaport looks very well-placed to break her maiden status in this race. She will be hard to beat.
Race 4 – 9:05 pm | 1800m 3yo Maiden | T: A. Watrigant | J: Fabrice Veron 56.5kg | Barrier 8 | Saddlecloth 6
Sunday 5th of September
Casterton
Track Rating: Soft
Pankhurst
Plagued with shin soreness since her arrival in Australia, Pankhurst is an exciting mare. She’ll take benefit from the first up run, however she is expected to be competitive from the good gate.
Race 5 – 3:25 pm | 1400m Maiden | T: Matthew Williams | J: Dean Yendall 57.5kg | Barrier 4 | Saddlecloth 11
Geelong
Current Track Rating: Good
Seawhatyouthink
Recovering from a tendon injury, Seawhatyouthink will take a lot of benefit from this race. He’s a talented horse for future staying events.
Race 6 – 4:30 pm | 1715m BM64 | J: Matthew Williams | J: Zac Spain 60.5kg | Barrier 2 | Saddlecloth 5
We wish all of our connections the best of luck and hope they are just as excited about the spring ahead as we are!