Super Bright has been a consistent performer for trainer Nathan Doyle, and although her racing career is winding down, Doyle believes she can still add to her tally at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. The seven-year-old mare, who won at Canterbury in January, returns in the Catanach's Jewellers Handicap (1100m) for what could be her final preparation.
With six wins from 41 starts and nearly $400,000 in prizemoney, Doyle praised her honesty. "She's been around a while and she's been as honest as ever for the owners," Doyle said. "She's fit and well and sound and she's enjoying her racing but the day she tells us she's not she will be retired." He added that she was given a let-up after her last start fourth at Canterbury in February, with the aim of targeting off-season winter racing. "She appreciates getting her toe in so we thought that'd be the right plan," he said.
Doyle noted that Super Bright has freshened up well and, while she is more effective over 1200m, expects her to be competitive. "She's been plagued by bad barriers, when she draws well you can ride her a pair closer which is vital with her," he said. "A good gate helps and we should be able to ride her just behind the speed. It seems the right race, 1100m is probably short of her best but she has had the one soft trial and she can sprint well fresh."
Rush Attack Returns for Second Run
Rush Attack will have his second run since last June and his first for a month when Doyle rolls the dice in the Exceedence @ Vinery Stud Handicap (1300m). The Newcastle trainer said he has been waiting for the right scenario but hasn't been handed any favours. "I've scratched him twice because he's drawn badly and he's drawn wider," Doyle said. "You can't sit at home in the box forever. It's not ideal but his first-up run was good."
It was a successful weekend for the stable with Churchill's Choice winning the Group 3 Hawkesbury Cup and securing eligibility for the $3 million Big Dance.
Selections Based on a Soft Track
Race 1 - 12:45PM ASAHI SUPER DRY HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
Graffiti Tycoon was his own worst enemy when beaten as favourite at Canterbury two weeks ago, stepping away slowly and giving up the advantage of barrier one. He did well to be beaten under a length and can atone if he does everything right. Dangers: 10. Yattazou is close to a breakthrough win after a strong first-up run; 2. Condone showed readiness with a recent trial win; 4. Time To Dance made a promising debut. How to play it: Graffiti Tycoon WIN.
Race 2 - 1:20PM DRINKWISE PLATE (1000 METRES)
Lord Horatio showed plenty of speed in his latest trial and should press forward. Dangers: 3. Celtic Spy resumes in blinkers after a spell; 2. Artemex was an easing favourite first-up but can improve; 9. Portico ran an improved race at Hawkesbury. How to play it: Lord Horatio EACH-WAY.
Race 3 - 1:55PM RANVET PLATE (1000 METRES)
La Barrita is an interesting debutant after an impressive trial win at Caulfield. Dangers: 7. Sumeria is a $2.6m yearling with a key jockey booking; 10. Uncertain Glory won her trial at Rosehill; 5. Semantics also won a trial. How to play it: La Barrita WIN.
Race 4 - 2:30PM CATANACH'S JEWELLERS HANDICAP (1100 METRES)
Super Bright is an honest mare drawn ideally to get a nice run behind the pace. She has won at this track and distance before. Dangers: 5. Zale was run down last time but races well; 6. Against The Law is consistent; 7. Dear Jewel found the line late last start. How to play it: Super Bright EACH-WAY.
Race 5 - 3:10PM HYLAND RACE COLOURS HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
Superfabulistic is ready to win after three placings, including strong efforts at Canterbury. Dangers: 6. Scalextrics looks over the odds; 5. Mojave River will appreciate the mile; 9. Lontrice won a maiden last time. How to play it: Superfabulistic WIN.
Race 6 - 3:50PM EXCEEDANCE @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
Unstopabull shapes as a good each-way chance after a strong finish behind Pimlico. Dangers: 5. Supermassive led all the way first-up; 9. Invader Zim likes sting out of the ground; 2. Battle Hymn improved second-up. How to play it: Unstopabull EACH-WAY.
Race 7 - 4:25PM TAB HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
Loera comes straight out of a maiden but the form around her is excellent. Dangers: 7. Horizons is trialling sharply; 2. Just Glamourous won first-up; 12. Rajwa closed fast behind Supermassive. How to play it: Loera WIN.
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