LIGHTFAST RUNS TODAY

Lightfast gets to the races at Mornington today.

With the likelihood of an improving track Mike is happy to let the son of Dundeel start off this preparation in race two, the Maiden Plate over 1200 metres with Jordan Childs riding.

“I’m really happy with him - he’s improved condition wise and is going the right way,” Mike said.

“From the draw I’d like to ride him patiently, I’m pretty sure he could lead if we wanted to but I don’t think he’ll learn much that way and he’s a horse that is starting to head in the right direction.

“He’s drawn nicely in barrier five now so it should give Jordan the chance to put him into a nice position and if he can do that then I think he can run well in a maiden that does not appear to have a lot of form.

“If he can relax through the first part of the race with the ear muffs on then I do think he can run well.”

Cirrina is our other runner in the last race, the benchmark 64 handicap over 1200 metres with Josh Richards riding.

"She's first-up but has come back in in great order and I'm extremely happy with the way she has trained up for today," Mike said.

"She's drawn nicely and after the claim for Josh she will go around basically on the minimum.

"It looks an extremely competitive race but she's got the advantage of a good draw and has trained up really well so I'm expecting a good performance from her if her trackwork is a good indication."