Saturday’s Listed Farnley Stakes is the start line for sophisticated gelding, Magnificent Andy and jockey Brad Parnham says he received’t be shocked if he comes again a winner.
“It wouldn’t be a shock if he received, however he’s carrying a number of weight in comparison with a horse like Triple Jay, who’s in nice kind,” Brad Parnham mentioned on Tab radio.
“It’s going to be robust for him, that is only a first step for him with plans to go over to Melbourne after this.
“We’re wanting from him to run race, but when he got here out and received, it wouldn’t shock me.
“He’s been horse and received The Joey (1200m) first up final prep.
“He’s bought the power there and carrying that weight goes to be a little bit bit robust for him, hopefully he can run on.”
A twin stakes winner, the Stephen Miller-trained six-year-old received the Listed Hannans Handicap (1400m) final October and the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m), the ultimate race of his winter marketing campaign in June.
The son of Magnus was given a trial hit out forward of his Farnley return, ending fifth of 5, however happy Parnham with the best way he stretched out solidly below his personal phrases down the center of the Lark Hill monitor.
“I type of saved a pleasant maintain of him all through the trial,” Parnham mentioned.
“I used to be in a position to let him do a bit of labor after the road across the nook a bit.
“I managed to get a good bit into him there.
“I’d say he must be match sufficient to go straight right into a 1400m.
“He’s carrying weight however has earned it.
“Hopefully, see the way it goes and if he can hit the road, that’s what we’re in search of.”
Magnificent Andy carries topweight of 62kg and in a discipline of 10 he jumps from barrier eight.
He has two wins and two seconds from 5 first up makes an attempt and is $12 with Tab contact.
Triple Jay, the $2.50 betting website favorite, in from $3.30, has drawn barrier one for William Pike in his bid for 5 consecutive wins.
One of many kind horses of the winter, the Dan and Ben Pearce-trained Triple Jay has been allotted 56kg.
Earlier in race seven, Parnham is eager to reunite with unbeaten four-year-old, Toropa, within the Schweppes Handicap (1200m).
The Vern Brockman-trained mare final raced a month in the past when she accomplished her fourth straight win at Belmont.
Going through the most important check up to now in her quick profession, Toropa jumps from barrier one.
“The horse has been superb up to now, has file, is unbeaten,” Parnham mentioned.
“She’s drawn gate; will get a pleasant run and I’m hoping she’s naturally progressed.
“It will likely be good to see her win once more and the horse has loads of skill.
“It will likely be good for her to maintain taking these steps ahead.”
Toropa holds $2.60 favouritism with bookmakers forward of Sentimental Belle at $2.80.
Parnham additionally expects No Brainer to be a stable successful likelihood in race 5.
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