OTI Racing | Weekend Preview | October 2, 2021

- McKoy Loomis

With another exciting weekend of Spring Racing ahead, OTI is represented by two runners in both the Group 1 Metropolitan and Group 3 The Bart Cummings.

SATURDAY 2nd of October

Flemington

Current Track Rating: Soft

Amade

Enduring an unlucky passage last start, he goes into this race in fine form and we are hopeful of a good performance from the talented galloper.

Race 8 – 4:25 pm | 2520m Group 3 The Bart Cummings | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Ben Allen 56.5kg | Barrier 10 | Saddlecloth 5

Amade (IRE) ridden by Ben Allen wins the William Newton VC Handicap at Flemington Racecourse on April 25, 2021 in Flemington, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos).

Selino

The reigning Sydney Cup champion has travelled well to Melbourne and is sure to be suited by the open spaces of Flemington. He may be outpaced, but will be finishing strongly.

Race 8 – 4:25 pm | 2520m Group 3 The Bart Cummings | T: Chris Waller | J: Damian Lane 58kg | Barrier 4 | Saddlecloth 1

SELINO - Gr 1 Sydney Cup
Selino winning the Group 1 Sydney Cup.

Randwick

Current Track Rating: Good

Cepheus

He is working nicely at home and is now up to a more preferred distance, albeit in strong company.

Race 5 – 2:10 pm | 2000m Group 2 Hill Stakes | T: Matthew Dunn | J: Jason Collett | Barrier 1 | Saddlecloth 5

Cepheus during his quarantine in May.

Attorney

After a very good effort last start, we are hopeful of a big run despite the wide alley.

Race 9 – 4:45 pm | 2400m Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap | T: Matthew Smith | J: James McDonald 55.5kg | Barrier 20 | Saddlecloth 9

Attorney (FR) after winning the Sportsbet Pakenham Cup at Sportsbet Pakenham Racecourse on December 05, 2020 in Pakenham, Australia. (Scott Barbour/Racing Photos).

Quick Thinker

After a fantastic 2nd in the Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup, he remains in terrific order as he bids for a second Group 1 victory at this track and distance.

Race 9 – 4:45 pm | 2400m Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap | T: Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman | J: Kerrin McEvoy 57kg | Barrier 18 | Saddlecloth 3

Quick Thinker wins in the G3 Ming Dynasty in August, 2019.

Doomben

Current Track Rating: Soft

Southern Rock

Relishing his new environment, we look forward to seeing him build on his positive effort last start when finishing 2nd.

Race 4 – 1:43 pm | 2030m BM80 | T: Matthew Dunn | J: Robbie Fradd 54kg | Barrier 8 | Saddlecloth 15

Southern Rock in Ballarat last year.

SUNDAY 3rd of October

Bendigo

Track Rating: Soft 7

Spirit of Gaylard

The three-year-old colt by Puissance de Lune is running for the first time this prep after an encouraging 5th at his only racecourse start at Flemington as a two-year-old. He has trialled very well and is expected to be competitive.

Race 2 – 1:50 pm | 1500m Maiden | T: Mitchell Freedman | J: Jordan Childs 57kg | Barrier 9 | Saddlecloth 8

Spirit of Gaylard as a yearling.

We wish all of our connections the best of luck!