TWO TWILIGHT RUNNERS

Two Wednesday runners for us at the Sandown twilight meeting with Ocean Chief and Thunder Peak taking part.

Ocean Chief is the first to go in race in race three over 1400 metres with Damien Oliver in the saddle for his first Australian start and Mike Moroney is expecting a bold showing from the son of Ocean Park.

“He’s drawn out a little bit but he’s got good gate speed so I’d say he will likely go forward,” Mike said.

“He’s still quite backward and can still do things wrong but he’s got good talent.

“His jumpouts have been good and his last piece of work on Saturday morning was most encouraging so there’s every reason to think he can make a winning debut.”

Thunder Peak (pictured) is in the sixth race for mares over 1300 metres with Jamie Mott aboard.

“The track should be perfect and she’s drawn nicely in barrier four on a track where she has won before,” Mike said.

“We’re happy with her, she’s done well since her last start and just keeps on improving. I’d say with a little bit more improvement she will be hard to beat and I’ll be disappointed if she down’t run well.”