Jeavons Racing locks in Justcallmemiki for Nullarbor

The ultimate slot for the 2026 $1.25 million The Nullarbor has been introduced, with Jeavons Racing choosing Justcallmemiki.
A five-year-old gelding skilled by Greg and Skye Bond, Justcallmemiki joins stablemates Minstrel and Golden Lode, who’re representing the Workforce Bond #1 and Workforce Bond #2 slots.
Justcallmemiki (PacePix photograph)
Outstanding proprietor Kevin Jeavons needed to rapidly pivot in his decision-making after his first selection, Waverider, suffered a minor setback following the Bunbury Cup (2569m) gained by Magnificent Storm. Waverider completed final of the 9 runners.
“He had a setback and you want to be 100%. He went sensationally at Pinjarra, however not so nicely at Bunbury. We now have a great alternative in Justcallmemiki,” Jeavons mentioned.
When requested concerning the resolution to pick out Justcallmemiki, Jeavons mentioned he was impressed with the gelding’s slender second within the Group 1 Golden Nugget (2536m) in November. The Golden Nugget was captured by the Jeavons-owned Waverider.
“[He] was the one. He ran second within the Nugget. He’s skilled by actually good trainers. He was our subsequent selection,” Jeavons mentioned.
With The Nullarbor approaching, Jeavons tried to provide Waverider as a lot time as attainable to see if he can be prepared for the characteristic occasion.
“Waverider wants a few weeks,” he mentioned.
“As a result of he wasn’t fairly proper, we delayed our resolution.”
Jeavons has numerous respect for his opposition which incorporates six regionally skilled horses and 4 interstate guests. He plans to let Greg and Skye Bond, together with the motive force, decide the race techniques following the barrier draw.
“Within the huge races, folks can put an excessive amount of thought into techniques – every driver is on the market to win. [I’ll] go away it to the Bonds to make the choice as they know the horse nicely,” he mentioned.
“It’ll be tough to land on the rostrum. Minstrel stands out to me.”
Justcallmemiki has had 28 profession begins for 12 wins and 4 minor placings. He gained the Group 3 Chandon 4YO Basic (2130m) at his first begin in Western Australia. He additionally contested the 2025 The Nullarbor, failing to beat a runner residence within the area of 10.
Jeavons Racing has completed third in The Nullarbor on two events. In 2023, the Gary Corridor Snr-trained Jumpingjackmac was positioned behind Betterzippit and Spirit Of St Louis. The next yr, the slot went to Jeavons’ personal horse Swingband, skilled by Ryan Bell. That version was gained by Catch A Wave who defeated Minstrel and Swingband.

by Trent Orwin for Harnesslink

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