Coach Gavin Bedggood has some soul looking out to do within the subsequent fortnight as as to if he heads again to Moonee Valley for a Group 1 contest with Mornington Glory.

An emotional Bedggood collected an essential victory with Mornington Glory within the Listed Carlyon Stakes (1000m) on Saturday and the pure development can be to progress to the Group 1 Moir Stakes over the identical course and distance on September 7.

Bedggood admitted it might be arduous to cross up the chance with Mornington Glory who’s unbeaten over the 1000m journey at The Valley in three begins and with a horse that has been positioned at Group 1 stage previously.

Despatched out the $2.40 betting app favorite underneath Ethan Brown, Mornington Glory charged late to overtake the chief Golden Bloom ($6) to attain by a half-neck with Sans Doute ($6.50) a long-neck away third.

“There might be a little bit of soul looking out to do over the subsequent week,” Bedggood mentioned.

“All of the belongings you hear over the previous 4, 5, six weeks, every part goes to the Moir, however he’s three for 3 right here on the 1000 metres and it’s in all probability arduous to not go there.

“A Group 1 would look good on his and my CV.”

Mornington Glory has helped Bedggood construct his repute as a coach with tried horses.

Bedggood was left deflated after Mornington Glory’s return run at Caulfield final month, and was relieved with the gelding’s final begin win on August 10.

However the nerves rose for Bedggood on Saturday and admitted to feeling unwell within the lead as much as the race.

“I really feel a bit higher now,” Bedggood mentioned as he awaited Mornington Glory’s return.

“I used to be as pleased with the horse as I used to be going into his final run, however I used to be fairly gutted after I noticed the barrier draw.

“Whenever you sat down and had a have a look at the race and there have been 5 pace horses, I mapped it in my head that Daring Bastille can be three-wide with out cowl with us being on its again.

“However it didn’t work out that method and we have been three-wide no cowl and he’s achieved it the arduous method, however he was too good for them.”

Bedggood mentioned he left techniques in Brown’s arms, describing him as a category rider.

Brown didn’t panic after Mornington Glory jumped effectively and travelled sweetly within the run.

“It was all the time going to be difficult from the gate and I needed to belief the horse,” Brown mentioned.

“I mentioned earlier than the race that he was in all probability higher being drawn on the market.

“He’s an enormous striding horse and he’s bought a few runs underneath belt now and full credit score to Gavin and the group, they’ve achieved a terrific job.”

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