Star mare, Commanding Jewel, is not ready for the big time yet, according to Michael Walker who rode her in a gallop at Moonee Valley yesterday.

Working with stable mate, Word Of Mouth, ridden by Joseph Azzopardi, the pair galloped a lap quickening up over the final 600metres.

The mare looked a picture, a credit to her trainer, Leon Corstens, who has some worries with her as three preparations have had to be aborted due to some type of injury, the latest, a hoof problem that has curtailed so much of her racing life.

There is no date pencilled in for her return to racing, the jury is out at present, the intention was to go to Brisbane for the Tatts Tiara Stakes over 1400 at Eagle Farm, she may not be quite ready for 1400 metres at this stage.

Michael Walker said, “She felt strong and gave me a great feel but she did blow quite a bit in the straight.”

Commanding Jewel winning the Thousand Guineas