Chance for filly to bounce back on better footing
By Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk
Star youngster Velocious will have the opportunity to redeem herself on a better surface at Hastings on Saturday.
Much was expected of the daughter of Written Tycoon when she opened her three-year-old campaign at Taupo last month, but she produced an indifferent display when she trailed in fourth in a five-horse field.
Trainer Stephen Marsh is hoping improved underfoot conditions in the Gr.3 HBPB Thoroughbred Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) will turn her fortunes around on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay carnival.
“All of her best runs have been on Good tracks, the three times she has been beaten have been on rain-affected tracks,” Marsh said.
“She probably needed that Taupo run a bit more than we initially thought as well. We will get a much better line on her on Saturday.”
Last season’s Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) and Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) winner will again be partnered in the Gold Trail by Craig Grylls. – LOVERACING.NZ News Desk
Photo: Group One winner Velocious will contest Saturday’s Gr.3 HBPB Thoroughbred Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings. Kenton Wright (Race Images)