KING HALSTON CAN RULE AT SALE

Sunday runners for us at Sale today with Aladdin’s Lamp, King Halston and Poiema racing.

Poiema is the first to go in race one, the 3YO Maiden Plate over 1400 metres with Patrick Moloney aboard.

The daughter of Territories is improved for her first-up run and faces five rivals after scratchings.

“It is still a strong race despite the scratchings,” Mike said. “Whatever she does today she will improve on.

“The little bit of cut in ground will suit, I’m asking Patrick to be positive and go forward and I’m expecting her to run well.”

Aladdin’s Lamp runs in the second race, the Fillies and Mares maiden over 1400 metres with Patrick Moloney to ride.

“It’s her first start this preparation and she’s had a couple of jumpouts to get ready,” Mike said.

“She’s drawn nicely and the plan will be to let her come out and get herself sorted. I think the key is for her to find a rhythm and hopefully relax.

“I’m guessing with her in the ground but we’ll find out today and the main thing for me is to see her find a rhythm and then hopefully be finishing off.”

King Halston (pictured) has his second start this preparation in race five over 1717 metres with Jordan Childs riding.

“He’s drawn nicely and I’m happier with him, he’s in the best order I’ve seen him this time in,” Mike said.

“His work has been good, from barrier three he should get every chance and I think he’s a good each-way chance.”