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A slot in The Supernova is probably on provide for Buffalo River who may have a change of jockey at The Heath.
The Michael Moroney and Glen Thompson-trained Buffalo River may have a change of jockey when he runs on the Caulfield Heath monitor on Saturday.
With apprentice Celine Gaudray taking a break earlier than Christmas, Declan Bates has been referred to as upon to trip the gelding in a Benchmark 100 race over 1500m on Saturday.
Thompson is hoping the change of rider will encourage Buffalo River be cleaner from the limitations.
The co-trainer stated Buffalo River was doing himself no favours by leaping slowly after which working early within the race to search out the entrance.
Buffalo River completed second in Stakes firm at Caulfield three begins in the past whereas at his most up-to-date outing completed fourth within the Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) on November 30.
“He’s racing properly however he’s simply not serving to himself by leaping away a bit bit slower now,” Thompson stated.
“He’s then simply having to do this little bit further work to get to the entrance.
“It seems like a pleasant race for him on Saturday and we’re hoping to attempt to get a slot in that race at Pakenham subsequent week.”
Thompson stated there had been some curiosity in Buffalo River for a slot within the $1 million The Supernova (1400m) on December 21.
He stated he was uncertain whether or not Buffalo River would take his place on Saturday if the slot curiosity in Buffalo River got here to fruition.
“There’s been no resolution if he will get a slot as as to if he runs on Saturday or not,” Thompson stated.
Thompson expects the Caulfield Heath monitor to go well with Buffalo River on Saturday, particularly if the gelding can mend his barrier manners.
The gelding has not been given any barrier follow between runs.
“He’s outdated and set in his methods, so there’s not a lot you are able to do,” Thompson stated.
“You don’t wish to be taking him to the gates between runs and rev him up an excessive amount of.
“He’s within the twilight and also you simply hope he can step away a bit higher on Saturday.”
Stablemate Mathletic, additionally a nomination in Saturday’s race, is prone to bypass the competition and as an alternative contest a jump-out at Flemington on Friday with a view to racing the next week.
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