A REFRESHING SUNDAY AT CRANBOURNE

Golden Vitrine, Refreshing and White Bear represent us this afternoon at Cranbourne.

Golden Vitrine is the first to go in the seventh race over 1400 metres with Declan Bates riding.

“It’s his first start for us and I’m happy with him,” Mike said. “He’s a lovely horse, very straightforward.

“We’ve taken the blinkers off for today, his jumpouts have been good and the soft ground should not be an issue.

“It’s an even looking race and while he will improve on whatever he does today I’m looking forward to getting him started for us.”

Refreshing (pictured) and White Bear are both in the eighth race over 1200 metres with Robbie Downey on Refreshing and Declan Bates aboard White Bear.

“Refreshing has been racing well without a lot of luck,” Mike said. “She’s in good order and I’m hoping she gets a good start and can make use of her low draw.

“If she brings her best form I’d say she will be hard to beat.

“White Bear starts a new preparation and he’s forward enough to run well - his last piece of work was encouraging.

“He’s good enough to win at his best but he’s there to run well in what looks a tricky race even after all the scratchings.”