ARCTIC WOLF AIMING TO GO BACK-TO-BACK ON SUNDAY

Arctic Wolf and Simpkin are our Sunday runners at Ballarat.

Simpkin is the first to go in race four, the 3YO Maiden Plate over 1400m with Jordan Childs aboard.

Simpkin debuted with a fifth over 1300m at Sandown three weeks ago and Mike Moroney says the son of Toronado has improved for the run.

“He had a good experience first time at the races and he’s improved for the experience,” Moroney said.

“Today looks a handy field and he’s drawn the outside so his task is that bit harder.

“He’s in relatively early so there should still be a little bit of give in the track, we’ll leave it up to Jordan, the horse got back at Sandown and was only beaten just over three lengths so provided he can get some luck in running I’m expecting him to run well today.”

Arctic Wolf (pictured) runs in race seven, the benchmark 64 handicap over 1400m with Fred Kersley in the saddle.

“We expected a bold show first-up at Geelong and he didn’t disappoint, coming from off the pace to win well and he hasn’t gone backwards,” Moroney said.

“He won his maiden at Ballarat but his barrier today of nine in a field of 12 makes things a bit more awkward.

“That said, today looks a nice progression for him and with ordinary luck I’ll be disappointed if he doesn’t run well.”