Spring Just Around the Corner

Preparations for the spring carnival are well underway at Ballymore and we are looking forward to the jump-outs of a number of promising young horses at Flemington on Friday.

Amongst that group is the horse we consider to be our most exciting prospects in Merion who was so impressive winning his first two – including the Listed Anzac Day Stakes – at two.

The unraced Buck Rogers is another horse of interest, the son of Northern Meteor showing us good potential. And we are looking forward to the return of last start Adelaide stakes winner Rhythm To Spare who has matured all the more during his break.

We have several other nice types due to jump-out in coming weeks including Lord Barrington who looked good winning at his Bendigo debut in mid-May and the imported Mister Patience who is also shaping well.

Meanwhile the Cups bound Voleuse de Coeurs has returned to the stables in good order as has Araldo whose last campaign was hindered by back problems.

Meanwhile we have a couple of decent chances this week with Space (pictured) running at Warwick Farm on Wednesday and Awesome Goal at Sale on Thursday.

A last start winner at Rosehill, Space has had a slight set-back since but he has pleased us with his progress this week.

“He had a bit of a temperature which saw him miss a run last weekend,” Michael Moroney explained, “but we have taken his bloods and he seems to be over it and it looks a good race for him.”

Finishing off well at his last couple, Awesome Goal looks suited rising in distance in the Showcase event at Sale and he seems to be at his best.

“He is fit enough now and the wetter the better for him,” Moroney said – “he should prove hard to beat.”