Freedman cautious forward of sensible sprinter’s return

Coach Michael Freedman would usually head to the races supremely assured within the first-up credentials of Time To Boogie, however admits he’s just a little cautious because the sprinter prepares to return from an prolonged layoff at Rosehill.

The five-year-old has been off the scene since January as a consequence of a mixture of sickness and surgical procedure however has happy the secure along with his two trials in preparation for Saturday’s Toyota Forklifts Handicap (1100m).

“He acquired just a little bit criminal earlier within the yr and had a while off, then he got here again and wanted to have a wind operation,” Freedman mentioned.

“He went again out and had that, so he’s had most of this yr off. Will probably be good to get him again racing.”

Time To Boogie has drawn awkwardly in barrier 11 however he’s a famous contemporary performer with two wins and as many seconds from 4 first-up runs.

Nonetheless, regardless of that report, Freedman admits to being cautious given the gelding hasn’t raced for nearly 12 months.

“You’ll be able to solely achieve this a lot at dwelling and in trials. There may be nothing like getting race health into them,” Freedman mentioned.

“He’s ahead sufficient to run a superb race however I’m positive he’ll take profit from it simply the identical.

“He’s a superb, real racehorse and when he’s on his recreation he’s a fairly helpful horse.”

Yiska may also signify Freedman within the Rosehill Bowling Membership Handicap (1300m) chasing his third win since becoming a member of the secure earlier this yr.

A backmarker, Yiska resumed with a powerful win at Canterbury and the coach feels his report of 5 victories from 13 begins might learn even higher with even luck.

“He was a bit stiff on a few events final prep,” he mentioned.

“His kind has been fairly good when he’s acquired the proper circumstances to go well with. It was a superb effort first-up at Canterbury and he has come on effectively from it. He’s a pleasant horse on his day.”

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