When trainer, Neville Saunders recommended to the owners that Equissential should butter up again after the strong win at Doomben 7 days ago, they were
a bit apprehensive. The fact that the gelding would be coming back from 1600 metres to a 1400 metre race might make the task going forward to the Magic Millions Stayers Cup over 1800 metres next week a little daunting.
But Neville was adamant that this was a necessary “clean out” before taking on the big guns.
Today at Eagle Farm Equissential was ridden by Geoffrey Goold and under instructions was aggressive out of the gates. He took up a forward position to be handy at the turn where he angled out for a clear run. The horse responded and was very determined overtaking the three leaders in the run home. Geoffrey’s timing to get the gelding to the line ahead of the fast finishing Longshoreman was excellent. It was a great ride and a magnificent training achievement.
Bring on next week at the Gold Coast forthe Magic Millions Stayers Cup.
Good luck Nev! and Equissential!
