Trainer Shea Eden had originally set Rambert for the 2,800 metre race at Geelong a week ago. The plan was to get Rambert up to the trip and then aim him at a 3,000 metre race at Moonee Valley. However after delay due to track maintenance at that venue, the meeting was
transferred to Pakenham. Shea realised that the heavy 10 conditions would not suit Rambert and decided to scratch. Although not ideal Plan B was to compete in the 2,100 metre race at Geelong yesterday. He duly broke the track record.
Utilising Rambert’s high cruising speed Craig Newitt took Rambert to the front. Approaching the turn Rambert responded when Craig hit the go button and the field were quickly off the bit. The margin on the line was 2.5 lengths. Rambert had shaved more than 1.5 seconds off the Geelong synthetic track record. Craig assured connections after the race that Rambert should comfortably run over further.
It was back to back wins for Rambert after winning 3 weeks earlier by 3.5 lengths at Echuca over 2,100 metres.
Just three days earlier Shea had sent Blazing Glory around at the same venue over 1,200 metres. She had been unlucky at her previous start where she only found galloping room late and was a fast finishing third.
Her efforts were not missed by punters who sent her out as the odds on favourite last Tuesday. Blazing Glory settled toward the rear. The front runners stole a break, and those who had taken the short price may have had a moment for concern. But it would only be a moment. Brad Rawiller took the mare wide and clear of traffic and Blazing Glory quickly rounded the field. She was the strongest on the line winning by more than two lengths.
Both Rambert and Blazing Glory were bred by Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm. Rambert by King Charlemagne is a half-brother to Tendue, dam of Group 3 runner up Alcohol. While Blazing Glory, by Bianconi is from Prego mare There’s A Reason.
