Lucrative spring carnival awaits Kiwi raiders
While much focus has been on Australian horses that are back in work, our neighbours across the Tasman have begun to plan their assault on the upcoming spring carnival.
It has been a dry spell for New Zealand in our major races.
Despite a number of New Zealand-bred horses winning the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, it has been a decade since a Kiwi-trained galloper has won any of the big three.
The last was gutsy mare Ethereal, who under the guidance of Sheila Laxon won the Cups double in 2001.
It was another mare in Sunline (1999-2000) who was the last Cox Plate winner to be trained in New Zealand.
Nevertheless, hopes are high that 2011 may finally mark the end of the drought.
In what was considered a fairly weak year for three year olds across both countries, a couple of potential stars emerged out of the Kiwi three year old crop.
Fresh in the minds of punters is Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2400m) winner Scarlett Lady, who earned plaudits after an effortless win in the fillies’ classic.
Such was the strength of her win, she was elevated to favourite for the Caulfield Cup and third favourite for the Melbourne Cup on betting exchange Betfair.
Owner Max Whitby confirmed on radio last week that the primary target for the daughter of Savabeel will be the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on October 15.
A Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) start is by no means a certainty, although a forward showing in the Caulfield Cup is bound to see connections press on to the great race.
The Cups are out of the question for another star three year old, that being three time Group 1 winner Jimmy Choux.
An impressive winner of the Group 1 NZ 2000 Guineas (1600m), Group 1 NZ Derby (2400m) and Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m), Jimmy Choux was arguably New Zealand’s horse of the season.
Trainer John Bary believes his disappointing Group 1 AJC Derby (2400m) run proved his charge was no stayer and as a result he will be limiting the son of Thorn Park to 2000m – or, more accurately, 2040m.
The plan is for two runs in New Zealand, kicking off in the Group 1 Mudgway Partswold Stakes (1400m) at Hastings on August 29 before tackling New Zealand’s best weight for age race, the Group 1 Spring Classic (2040m) on October 1.
He will then travel to Melbourne for a crack at the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) on October 22, with a trip to Hong Kong a possibility after that run.
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