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Joe Satisfaction says Epsom Handicap winner Ceolwulf remains to be on the enhance as he prepares for his subsequent huge problem at Randwick.
Ceolwulf was effectively crushed by Satisfaction Of Jenni of their solely conflict so far however coach Joe Satisfaction is satisfied the latest Epsom Handicap winner will run a a lot better race once they meet once more within the King Charles III Stakes at Randwick.
Thrilling four-year-old Ceolwulf stormed residence to assert his first Group 1 win within the Epsom at Randwick on October 5 and the gelding returns to the scene of that triumph to contest Saturday’s $5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m).
The 12-horse area is headlined by reigning Australian Racehorse of the 12 months, Satisfaction Of Jenni, and the defending champion Fangirl.
Satisfaction ran Ceolwulf within the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on the finish of his autumn marketing campaign in April, and the then three-year-old completed second final as Satisfaction Of Jenni destroyed her rivals in a memorable front-running efficiency.
The coach stated this week Ceolwulf could be ‘a a lot better horse’ this time round in comparison with when he raced in that Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
“He was backing up off the again of a heavy monitor and a Derby run, and he was nonetheless a colt,” Satisfaction stated.
“He’s a distinct animal now to work with and he’ll run a a lot better race.”
Satisfaction stated Ceolwulf had proven he’s quite a bit sharper this marketing campaign with extra tactical pace, which the coach believes he’s going to want in Saturday’s weight-for-age contest.
“And searching on the race make-up, I feel there’s some actual strain on this race,” Satisfaction stated.
“Satisfaction Of Jenni has earned her place because the favorite however I feel she’s going to must earn this win.
“If she wins this she will be able to have the champion tag, for mine.”
Ceolwulf is on the third line of betting behind Satisfaction Of Jenni and Fangirl and Satisfaction can’t fault the best way he has come via the Epsom.
“What an thrilling horse,” Satisfaction stated.
“He’s fairly superb the best way he’s been capable of take in strain and deal with his runs. He’s an absolute elite athlete and he’s nonetheless on the enhance. I can’t look ahead to Saturday with him. We’re actually wanting ahead to it.”
Chad Schofield picked up the experience on Ceolwulf within the Epsom and his pre-race confidence was justified when the gelding sprinted down the skin within the straight to win.
He’s booked to experience Ceolwulf once more on Saturday.
“He did have 54 kilos, however the acceleration he confirmed me over a mile was that of a horse of the very best high quality,” Schofield stated.
“It’s clearly a giant step up and he’s clearly racing two of one of the best horses within the nation.
“We all know Satisfaction Of Jenni’s fashion and we all know how good Fangirl’s end is, so he’s going to know he’s in a race however he’s only a robust, good racehorse.
“And I really feel like he’s getting higher as effectively, should you have a look at his type and converse to his coach.”
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