A GROUP I DAY AT FLEMINGTON

A busy Saturday for us with five runners at two venues, headed by Sound in the Group I feature at Flemington.

Sound (pictured) commences his spring campaign in the Makybe Diva Stakes over 1600m with Jamie Mott to ride and Mike Moroney is keen to get the import started on his Cups campaign.

“It’s on the short side for him but it’s a great race to start him off into the Turnbull Stakes, Moroney said.

“He looks terrific and I couldn’t be happier with him, his work has been good and everything is going to plan with him.

“He’ll improve for the run but this is a good place to get him started.”

Hawker Hurricane runs in race five, the Group II Danehill Stakes over 1200m with Jordan Childs to ride.

“He’s improved a lot for the first-up run but he’s struck a strong field,” Moroney said.

“I’m thinking he will be suited on the straight course as he’s trialled well on it and it looks to suit him. I think luck in running will play a part in this race and our horse is going well.

“I’ve put a crossover noseband on him to help for this race and I do think he will run a better race than the betting suggests.”

Tribal Wisdom runs in race four, the Listed Sofitel over 140m with Dwayne Dunn riding

“Although it’s a Listed race I didn’t think it was that much stronger race than the one he ran in last time out where he was luckless,” Moroney said.

“Unfortunately the draw (barrier 11) is not ideal but he might be able to slot in and get some cover.

“He’s going well and ready to show his real form so I’m just wanting some luck for him and he can show his best.”

Hang Man rounds out the day at Flemington in the last race, the Vale Russell Cameron Handicap over 1700m with Dwayne Dunn to ride.

“I’m really happy with him and his work is good,” Moroney said. “If anything he might just be one run away but he does look terrific and this is only the second run of the preparation

“He’s not far from his top and whatever he does he will improve on but I do think he will run a big race.”

Living Dangerously gets the day started in race three at Echuca, the Maiden Plate over 1200m with Billy Egan in the saddle.

“I’m happy to let her take her chance on a firmer surface and she’s drawn nicely,” Moroney said.

“It doesn’t look the strongest of races so if she bounces out then I’d be expecting her to be hard to beat.”