Trainer In Search Of Third Derby
Champion trainer, Murray Baker, has his eye on a third Derby this season when Harry has his final lead up to the Group1 Queensland Derby, in the Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben tomorrow.
The Sir Percy gelding goes into the race as an unknown quantity, having just his fourth start in a race.
Following wins at his first two starts at New Plymouth and Ellerslie, plus a third in a pattern race at Te Rapa that sealed a trip to Brisbane for the Derby.
Harry was flown to Brisbane on Sunday and has since settled into stabling on the Gold Coast, much to the satisfaction of Baker.
“We are very pleased with him, “said Baker “he looks like a good horse that needs more ground, “he added.
More will be known after the Grand Prix if he runs the 2200 right out, he would then come right into Derby calculations.