Following a hectic Magic Millions period, Proven Thoroughbreds is back on the race front with eight horses set to face the starter this week.
A total of 13 yearlings were added to Proven’s portfolio at this year’s Magic Millions January Sale and you can now view them all on our AVAILABLE HORSES page. A full summary of our purchases will be posted online later this week.
In other Proven news, PRIVATE EYE has arrived at Emeran Park on the NSW Central Coast for a couple of weeks’ freshen-up, after notching his fifth consecutive win last Saturday at Rosehill. Trainer Joe Pride has identified the Listed Darby Munro Stakes (1200m) back at Rosehill on Golden Slipper day (March 20) as a resumption race for the 3YO gelding.
This week’s band of runners include the impressive last start winner HE KNOWS (pictured), who has drawn barrier one in the QTIS 3YO Handicap (1200m) at Doomben on Saturday.
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BLACKBOOKER
2YO filly RUBINOCCHI was up against older horses on debut at Kembla last Saturday but acquitted herself admirably to finish fifth over 1000m. Held up in the straight, the daughter of RUBICK only got warm late but showed enough to suggest she has an ounce of ability. She will be worth following next preparation when she comes back an older and stronger horse.
Upcoming Proven Thoroughbreds runners
Eagle Farm Thursday January 21
BM70 Handicap 1800m:
THE GOLDEN HIND
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/Stephanie Thornton
Comment: Finally gets out to a suitable trip after a set back earlier this preparation. Drawn to do no work in the run and will enjoy the sting out of the ground.
Maiden Handicap 1200m:
TRAVOLI
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/Stephanie Thornton
Comment: Encouraging trial this time in, suggesting that he might be about to turn a corner. Has shown ability in three starts to date but let his inexperience get the better of him. Expecting him to appreciate the tempo of a 1200m race first-up.
THINK GLORY
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/Ben Thompson
Comment: Raced a bit keenly first-up and tired late but still held on for third. All the better for that run and has always indicated ability.
Canberra Friday January 22
BM65 Handicap 2000m:
LAMINGTON DRIVE
John Bateman/Blaike McDougall
Comment: Strong winner here last week with a 13 length gap back to third. Faces a similar assignment here with leading rider engaged.
Sunshine Coast Friday January 22
Maiden Plate 1000m:
SALTOREE
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/Stephanie Thornton
Comment: Well bred filly on debut. Mixed performances at the trials suggest she is a watch and learn proposition here.
Doomben Saturday January 23
Maiden Handicap 1400m:
HE KNOWS
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/Ben Thompson
Comment: Drove through on the inside to win over this track and distance on January 7. This harder but can only improve second-up and drawn the inside gate.
Randwick Saturday January 23
Maiden Handicap 1400m:
INVINCIANO
Joe Pride/Brenton Avdulla
Comment: Ready for a mile now and should get her preferred dry surface. However will need luck from a wide barrier.
Ipswich Saturday January 23
QTIS 3YO Maiden Handicap 1200m:
RICH LISTER
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/TBA
Comment: Led and got tired late when almost 2 months between runs without a trial. Will strip fitter and her racing pattern looks ideal for Ipswich.
Goulburn Monday January 25
Maiden Handicap 1200m:
BHUTAN
John Bateman/TBA
Comment: Unraced filly who has made steady improvement under the patient training of John Bateman. Bred to possibly get further than 1200m but could surprise on her home track.