Following a relatively quiet period of runners, Proven Thoroughbreds will roll out 10 starters in the week ahead.
Our team will be headlined by KYLEASE and BETTER GET SET on Saturday at the Gold Coast where the latter has scraped into the field for the $500,000 QTIS 3YO Jewel.
STELLAR MAGIC is another runner of interest. The promising 2YO filly resumes from a spell after a luckless second on debut in Brisbane’s first 2YO race of the season last October.
On the sales front, Proven acquired lot 49 for $75k on day one of the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale, a striking grey colt by SUPER ONE from THE COPPER SUN, a full-sister to stakes winning sprinter IN CAHOOTS.
Our last two purchases from Adelaide are the excitement machine PRIVATE EYE (6:5-0-0) and INVINCIANO (22:6-2-2), both members of the Joe Pride stable. Joe will also be the trainer of the SUPER ONE colt (pictured below)
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BLACKBOOKER
TORINDAÂ didn’t have much go his way at Kembla last start. The son of TORONADO lost ground along the back straight after being checked off heels and then suffered more inteference in the home straight. Despite his torrid run, the 4YO showed plenty of tenacity to finish 5th, beaten just under three lengths. Can surely break his maiden with a bit more luck at his next run.
Upcoming Proven Thoroughbreds runners
Eagle Farm Wednesday March 10
QTIS 2YO Maiden Plate 1200m
SECRET TALES
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/Stephanie Thornton
Comment: Been prominent at the trials and looks forward enough to make a good account of herself on debut.
Goulburn Thursday March 11
BM66 Handicap 1300m:
WAR DECK
John Bateman/Blaike McDougall
Comment: Tackles this race on the fresh side having not raced since January 13 when narrowly defeated over 1600m at Canberra. Consistent type back on his home track and gets the services of a leading rider.
Kembla Grange Friday March 12
BM68 Handicap 2400m:
LAMINGTON DRIVE
John Bateman/Hugh Bowman
Comment: Gallant when fourth in midweek company at Warwick Farm. Back in grade and drawn well should give him every chance to be figuring in the finish here.
Sunshine Coast Friday March 12
Maiden Handicap 1600m:
TRAVOLI
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/TBA
Comment: Has made up solid ground in his last two starts and looks suited by the rise to 1600m. A winning hope if he can get clear running at the right time.
Gold Coast Saturday March 13
QTIS Jewel 3YO 1200m:
BETTER GET SET
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/TBA
Comment: Probably should have won first-up over 1000m at Eagle Farm. Drawn to get some favours in the run this time but bumps into a couple of smart types.
Class 6 Plate 1100m/Military Rose Plate 1200m:
KYLEASE
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/TBA
Comment: Has won twice and placed twice in four starts since swapping Sydney for Brisbane. Bloused in the last hop at Eagle Farm on February 2. Will make her own luck up on the speed again here and should appreciate racing at the Gold Coast.
Sunshine Coast Sunday March 14
Maiden Handicap 1200m:
THINK GLORY
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/TBA
Comment: Beaten as a short priced favourite at Ipswich but had some excuses there. Placed in three of her last four but needs to shed her maiden status.
Grafton Sunday March 14
Maiden Handicap 1115m:
THINK GLORY
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/TBA
Comment: Beaten as a short priced favourite at Ipswich but had some excuses there. Placed in three of her last four but needs to shed her maiden status.
Maiden Handicap 1420m:
ENRIQUE
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/TBA
Comment: Good effort first-up to finish on the heels of the placegetters over 1400m. Fitter for that and this looks a lovely assignment for him second-up.
2YO Maiden Plate 1015m:
STELLAR MAGIC
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/TBA
Comment: Promising filly stepping out for her second career start. A tragedy beaten on debut last October and her recent work would suggest she won’t be a maiden for much longer.
Nowra Monday March 15
Maiden Plate 1200m:
TORINDA
Joe Pride/TBA
Comment: As mentioned in the blackbooker section, this gelding was most unlucky last start. Heads back to country grade where he should get his chance to make amends.
