The training of legend Barry Purdon hopes that this weekend will go better than the last and he has two of his stable stars with a belt racing opportunities to put a smile back in the face.
The Hall of Fam had to observe his best horse Merlin Miss Miss Miss Miss after a horror show of a kick -off in Menangle last Saturday, where he caused a false start and then made a dazzling 400 -M section up and down before he understandably faded out of places.
The night was not a total letter for Purdon and training partner Scott Phelan, since her undervalued Pacer used to qualify for the Miracle Mile with a Prelude third and put him in the Red Balmy Thriller tomorrow evening at 11:45 p.m. (NZ time).
But while this gives him the opportunity to work together or even get better than last year, when the Bettor earlier became second to reach fame, Purdon cannot be in Menangle because he is in the hospital.
He has complications after replacing a hip, so that last week had to return for another operation.
“It wasn't a lot of fun, but luckily we have good staff and of course Scott is there (Sydney) with these horses,” says Purdon.
The stable would withdraw Merlin in a 2300 m free-for-away race tomorrow evening, a race that he actually won last year, but they pulled the PIN and will instead bring it home to prepare for his defense of the Cambridge Slot race, which is now known as Race von Betcha.
“But we are still very ecstatic to have the Bettor in the Miracle Mile earlier. It is a great race that means a lot to us and he has a good attraction, so let's think he will go well. “
The stable will also start the up-to-date season for its outstanding Mare -Duchess Megxit closer to home (Sweet Lou) When she returns to Alexandra Park this evening, the mobile pace of the 60th birthday of Warren Mathieson is.
Duchess Megxit was our best three-year pace foal last season and will receive her first shot at the Superstars of Tary on April 4, as she also aims from Betcha on the race, reclaims Merlin and jump to fame.
This could ensure that it pulls the ASS under the slot racing conditions, but while today's field is much weaker than in a month that it is exposed to the hard barrier in the 1700 -m cell phone in a month.
Duchess Megxit (R5, No. 7) was not asked to show her best at the Pukekohe exams last week, and when she opened the favorite of USD 1.90 for today's sprint, she was quickly subjected to $ 1.65.
“It will not be effortless because it tends to be driven for speed, and that will probably be the case this week,” said Purdon.
“And it will improve with the run.
“We also imperceptible in this race and it went well.”
Ohoka Connor is a crucial rival this evening because he was strongly supported last week, although his coach warned that he could be a run low. This proved to be the case, but it becomes much fitter and his opening price of USD 6.50 for tonight was an over -correction.
Today's Black Pot, which is named in honor of I Can Doosit, sees Kyvalley Hotspur to overcome a 30 -m -Handicap over 2200 m, especially with many good beginners in the race, especially with many good beginners.
If he can get the right train into the race, the baking marker can still win, so that the $ 2.50 that opened the tab bookmakers became fair and almost $ 2.10.
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from Michael GuerinFor the Fresh Zealand belt race
