ASTEROIDEA AND MICHIGAN BACK TO THE RACES

Asteroidea and Michigan both start new preparations at Bendigo today in the last two races.

Asteroidea (pictured) runs in race seven over 1100 metres with Ethan Brown aboard and drawn in barrier nine in her first start since finishing unplaced at Flemington last September.

“It’s been a while to get her back and her owners have been very patient through a series of little issues,” Mike said.

“She’s been off a while but she’s always shown us she is well above average ability.

“My one concern today is the state of the track however, she’s ready to go to the races, whatever she does today she will improve upon but if she runs up to what she has shown us I’m sure she will be pretty hard to beat.”

Similarly Michigan in race eight over 1300 metres with Daniel Stackhouse riding and drawn barrier eight for his first start since March 22.

“He’s had a nice long break, his jump outs on the polytrack have only been fair however, his general appearance has transformed this last week,” Mike said.

“He’s brightened up considerably, his coat is coming through and he looks better by the day.

“From the draw he should be getting a nice run, we’ll keep an eye on how the track is racing through the day before we make any plans but I’m pleased to get him back to the races and I’d suggest he will improve for the run.”