Aquis Pinchapoo Plate 1400 m Time 1.23.31

Trainer, Darren Weir’s, Comment, Leather ‘N’ Lace “ she has been going really well, the key decision was when “David Moodie said Warrnambool first up,” we were able to back her up, she has made the right steps and training on well, she was a little green on the corner but flattened out well”.

“She was comfortable at the end of the race, we will move onto the next step, there is a Group 2 race for fillies coming up in a couple of weeks, we will have a look at that as it is the logical step now, and chase a bit of Black Type as she has a nice pedigree”.

Sportsbet Foundation Hcp 1600m Time 1.37.30

Trainer, Darren Weir’s, Comment Cliff’s Edge, ‘’ he has been disappointing, on face value he has changed his attitude, that has made it hard to get him fit, we decided to back him up as he had a good gallop last week but blew out the last 100 metres, we always thought he would run a mile”.

“Johnny rode him today to run the mile, and he ran it really well, the key to the race was backing him up, it is so hard to get him really fit, the reason he was ridden a bit quiet I was happy with his run last week, and the barrier draw helped.”

Darren Weir

 Lojac Cival Hcp. 1800m Time 1.50.97

Trainer, Trent Busuttin, Comment Anaehim, “ he has come back better, he was second up over 1800 metres, the kid (Zac Spain) gave him a beautiful ride, he did the right thing, pressed the button early, we have no set plans, we had to win today “.

“He hasn’t had much luck as a three year old, he has copped wet tracks, we thought he could be a bit of a risk over 1800 metres, he is entered for a number of races but nothing in particular, there is good stake money around, he is a horse that likes Flemington or Caulfield and running on top of the ground, there will be a nice race somewhere around for him”.

Trent Busuttin

Cancer Foundation Plate 1100 m Time 1.05.04

Stable Manager, David Charles, Comment Bandipur,” this horse has a great constitution, a lovely horse to train, we are absolutely thrilled, we came here with a bit of confidence, James Cummings was a bit negative after the draw.”

“He overcame the awkward draw, Damian Lane rode him beautifully and he was very strong at the finish, we will enjoy today, he has been up along time, if he pulls up well we will find another race for him during the spring”.

He was strong at Moonee Valley at his last start, we could push out to a mile but still take his races as they come along and see what he is up to.”

David Charles

Ladbrokes Jockeys Trust 1400 m Time 1.24. 49

Trainer, Peter Morgan, Comment Sircconi, “ He has been a bit of a headache lately, ending with a virus two weeks ago and having to miss last week, you are not sure of which way to go, a mile or 1800 metres, he will let us know.”

“It gets a bit tough when your playing catch up time, he is still a little bit under done, there is three or four lengths yet to come.”

“It was a good win in open company, we will wait and see which way we will go, he is a good horse, his races will be selected, whether he goes to the Guineas I am not sure.”

Peter Morgan

Testa Rossa Stakes 1200 m Time 1.09.79

Co owner, Ken King, comment Bons Away, “that was fantastic, we bred him, he is a farm bred horse, there are regular owners in the horse, there is a happy bunch standing behind me.”

“We are not betting next Friday for sure, (Public Holiday), he has had an easy time, that was his sixth start, he has earned prize money each time he has gone around. “

“Our owners are involved in various types of businesses, they enjoy their racing, he will be back again this spring, we have a lot of regular owners and while Bons Away continues to hold up his end, we will be back, we love our racing, and certainly while we are winning.”

Ken King

M R C Foundation Cup 2000m Time 2.00.43

Trainer, Ben Hayes, comment Harmel , “his run was good today, a great ride by Dwayne Dunn, he won very dominantly, this was his first win in Australia.”    

“He will now go straight into the Caulfield Cup, and possibly the Melbourne Cup, his run in the Heatherlie was excellent, we though this race may have been a bit short for him, he can be improved, he is a strong staying horse, he is just striking form.”

Ben Hayes

Ladbrokes Boost Stakes 1200mTime 1.09.62

Trainer, Chris Meagher, comment Savanna Amour, “it was a great ride by Brad, he said, you have to bounce from that gate and go forward and slot in where you can, otherwise you will be facing the breeze, and if there is any kick there, we will soon find out , luckily she found plenty of kick.”      

“She just loves Caulfield; her record there is pretty good, having won three of her six wins at this track.”

“We cannot say enough about the place, she loves it, we will let her tell us, there is 1400 metres here shortly, we will look at that.”

“We’re very well set up at Mornington with 25 boxes; we have taken over a stable at Eagle Farm as well, that is a satellite stable”.