Promising filly LITTLE RIVER returns to the races Saturday at the Sunshine Coast as part of a six-strong team for Proven Thoroughbreds this week.
An impressive winner at just her second start, the 3YO half sister to JAMI LADY, lines up in the QTIS 1000m event with the MAGIC MILLIONS QTIS JEWEL in March, her ultimate target provided of course she makes the necessary improvement.
LITTLE RIVER is one of a trio of O’Dea/Hoysted females facing the starter in the week ahead.
We are hoping to continue some momentum from last weekend which yielded three winners for the black and lime green colours in the shape of LAMINGTON DRIVE, RICH LISTER and INVINCIANO.
The hectic sales season continues in NZ where we have acquired two yearlings. See details below:
TIVACI x ZAMBEZI colt (John Bateman)
RIBCHESTER x LITHOGRAPH filly (Joe Pride)
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BLACKBOOKER
BHUTAN made a good impression on debut at Goulburn on Monday when rattling home from the tail to finish third. She’s bred to get over further than 1200m so it was most encouraging to see her hit the line strongly over that distance. She still has a lot to learn but the ability is definitely there. Whether it’s this preparation or next, she’s a filly to follow.
Upcoming Proven Thoroughbreds runners
Eagle Farm Thursday January 28
Maiden Plate 1400m:
THINK GLORY
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/Ben Thompson
Comment: Slightly disappointing when a well beaten third over 1200m last start but should appreciate the rise in trip. Bred to handle it and seemingly more tractable with every run.
Canterbury Friday January 29
Maiden Handicap 1250m:
SECADIA
Joe Pride/Robbie Dolan
Comment: Has failed to flatter in a pair of provincial and country starts. Hoping that the application of blinkers can ignite his competitive spirit albeit against city class.
Newcastle Saturday January 30
Maiden Handicap 1300m:
SILVER SCISSORS
Joe Pride/Robbie Dolan
Comment: Nice run on debut in a slowly run race round Gosford. Should enjoy the bigger stretches at Newcastle and a slightly longer trip.
Rosehill Saturday January 30
Highway Plate 1500m:
WAR DECK
John Bateman/Hugh Bowman
Comment: In very consistent form but needs a dry track. A good gate and Bowman riding are pluses though comparatively not as well treated under the set weights as some of his rivals.
Sunshine Coast Saturday January 30
QTIS 3YO Handicap 1000m:
LITTLE RIVER
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/Ben Thompson
Comment: Led throughout at just her second start to win in midweek company, running sharp time. First up and rising in grade but looks to have upside. Trialled well Monday.
Open Handicap 1000m:
KYLEASE
Steve O’Dea & Matt Hoysted/Stephanie Thornton
Comment: Drawn an awful gate for her first try in open company but a very fast, high cruising mare. With luck in running could figure first up though may require a less frantic tempo in a slightly longer race.