STAR CAN SURPRISE AT SALE

Two runners at Sale for us on Tuesday including the debutant Star Surprise.

Star Surprise runs in race one, the 2YO Maiden Plate over 1105m with Nikita Beriman to ride from barrier four in a field of 12 after scratchings.

The son of Sidereus has pleased Mike Moroney ahead of going to the races for the first time.

“He’s worked nicely and done well in his jumpouts,” Moroney said. “He’s drawn nicely so it’s a good place to start him off.

“He’s got good gate speed so he should be able to take advantage of the barrier and put himself there.

“It’s difficult to get a line on the opposition with several first starters and some trial winners but our horse has nice ability and I am expecting him to run a decent race.”

Born To Fight (pictured) is our other runner in race eight, the Benchmark 64 Handicap over 1611m with Damien Thornton to ride from barrier eight after scratchings.

Born To Fight appreciated the soft track to score last start at Wangaratta with Thornton in the saddle.

“The track is currently soft and if it stays that way it will suit him,” Moroney said. “He’s a horse who appreciates some give so I am hoping the track stays the way it is.

“It looks a winnable race and if can enjoy normal luck in running then I’m expecting him to run a good race.”