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I’M YA HUCKLEBERRY (3) resumes here after a narrow second on debut in the Group 3 Arrowfield Breeders’ Plate at Randwick over 1000m.
The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained colt chased home the winner in a $250Kevent, giving a strong account of himself against quality opposition.
He now drops massively in class and has looked superb in two trials leading into this return.
He has the speed to negate the wide barrier and should be ready to fire fresh.
| 3. I’m Ya Huckleberry (10) J: Adam Hyeronimus 57kg 2xT: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |||
| Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in the G3 Breeders’ Plate at Randwick on October 4 over 1000m, neck behind Incognito carrying 56kg at $2.70. Talented colt expected to go close. | |||
THE THORNCASTER (5) resumes after a 16-week spell and has trialled well, winning his most recent hit-out at Warwick Farm.
The Ciaron Maher-trained rig was narrowly beaten at Eagle Farm last preparation and showed enough ability to suggest he can measure up here.
He now drops to non-metro grade and should take improvement from his latest trial.
With Zac Lloyd taking the ride, he looks capable of making an impact fresh.
| 5. The Thorncaster (5) J: Zac Lloyd 57kg 426xT: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp May 6 over 1300m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Kickup Rocky carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. On debut fourth of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw March 28 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Tenenbaum with 57kg at $20. This is an ideal race to kick off. Talented rig who can sprint well fresh. | |||
BORDERFALL (3) made an excellent impression on debut last preparation, finishing second at Scone over 1200m when beaten just 1.3 lengths.
The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding resumed at Wyong and led throughout to break his maiden by 2.72 lengths.
He strips fitter second-up and maps to enjoy a nice run on speed from barrier 3.
With further improvement expected, he can make it back-to-back wins.
| 3. Borderfall (5) J: Tom Sherry 59kg 2×1T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | |||
| Second-up. Promising on debut raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Scone on November 18 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Azure Angel with 57.5kg at $3.60. Went for a spell before returning favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track on August 16 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Usain Boss carrying 59kg at $1.80. Strips fitter and will take catching again in this vein of form. | |||
DON’S PARTY (3) resumed with a strong win over 1300m here before finishing second-up when beaten by a neck.
The Paul & Martha Cave-trained gelding has returned in excellent form and showed plenty of strength late in that latest effort.
He now steps up to the mile, which should suit given the way he finished off his recent races.
With soft-ground form and race fitness on his side, he can be competitive again.
| 3. Don’s Party (2) J: Grant Buckley 59kg 33×12T: Paul & Martha Cave | |||
| Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.75 len at this track on July 23 over 1300m in soft going defeating My Star with 59kg at $1.95. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 in a Cl1 at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1500m, on a slow track; neck behind Pierro Lad with 58.5kg at $4. Starting to hit his straps and is among the leading chances. | |||