Lucrative targets beckon Go Racing’s top youngster
Stephen Marsh’s immediate focus is on Ellerslie this Saturday with stable star Velocious, but he’s also got an eye on a following juvenile prize.
The Cambridge trainer is upbeat about her chances in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) and, all going well, a Central Districts venture awaits the filly, with the trip offering massive future benefits.
Velocious has won three of her four starts and the precocious daughter of Written Tycoon has ticked all the boxes since her dominant victory in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m).
“She had a little break after that and has done very well since, her trial the other day (at Cambridge) topped her off nicely,” Marsh said.
“She had her final gallop this (Wednesday) morning and everything looks bang on track for her.”
Safely through Saturday, the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham on April 6 is an attractive option, as it is the first of the bonus races associated with the inaugural running of next year’s NZB Kiwi (1500m).
“I think we will certainly be looking at that, she’s thriving and there will be a nice gap between races for her,” Marsh said.
“The Manawatu Sires’ is part of the $1 million bonus for the Kiwi, so it’s all on the radar.” - By Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk