Hayes brothers eye off Cameron Handicap Shock

The possibility to qualify for a $3 million Melbourne Cup day function has tempted Lindsay Park to bypass an task at Caulfield in favour of bringing Right here To Shock north for the Cameron Handicap at Newcastle.

Co-trainer Ben Hayes confirmed the a number of stakes winner had made the float journey to NSW in a single day on Wednesday and would take his place within the Cameron Handicap (1500m), reasonably than sort out the Listed Testa Rossa Stakes (1400m) in his residence state a day later.

The winner and runner-up at Newcastle will earn qualification for the Huge Dance (1600m) at Randwick in November.

“We thought it’s a race that he might win, after which he can race for $3 million at his most popular journey,” Ben Hayes stated.

“We checked out each races and the race at Caulfield could be very sturdy with One other Wil and another good, progressive horses and he’s one of many favourites at Newcastle.

“He’s been working properly, he’s drawn properly (barrier 9), and we anticipate him to be very aggressive.”

Right here To Shock was a $4.60 favorite for the Cameron on Thursday and shall be ridden by Nash Rawiller.

His largest risk is about to come back from coach Ciaron Maher, who will gang sort out the race with as much as 5 runners, led by Chorlton Lane ($6), Berkshire Breeze ($6.50) and St Lawrence ($9).

Whereas final begin Goulburn Cup placegetter Chorlton Lane is the main decide in markets, Maher’s Sydney foreman Johann Gerard-Dubord regards Berkshire Breeze as probably their No. 1 seed – if he can get even luck from barrier 16.

“If he had the correct gate, he could be the one,” Gerard-Dubord stated.

“He has drawn extensive, however it has been the goal for him since his first-up run.

“It’s a pleasant, large observe and we’ve acquired James (McDonald) using.”

The previous European was overwhelmed lower than 4 lengths within the Doncaster Mile throughout the autumn and didn’t have the perfect of luck when midfield behind Ceolwulf first-up at Randwick final month.

The Newcastle Cup (2300m) additionally headlines Friday’s program with Redstone Nicely fancied to offer Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald their first win within the race.

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