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A help race on the Pakenham card would be the subsequent outing for Oh Too Good.
Coach Kevin Daffy says there may be nonetheless loads of time to chase the massive league along with his lightly-raced mare Oh Too Good.
A winner of 4 of her seven begins with three runner-up finishes as properly, Oh Too Laborious runs within the VOBIS Gold Bullion (1400m) at Pakenham on Saturday.
Daffy was sounded out about taking Southside Racing’s slot within the $1 million The Supernova (1400m) on Saturday however declined the provide to focus on VOBIS Gold Bullion as a substitute.
“It was very engaging, and it was a little bit of an honour to have been provided a slot, however finally, we weighed it up, and this race made higher sense for her,” Daffy mentioned.
“There’s going to be alternatives for her in a number of completely different areas, so we’ll simply should weigh them up and select what’s finest for her.”
With a slice of luck, Oh Too Good may very well be going into Saturday’s contest unbeaten this marketing campaign.
The daughter of All Too Laborious scored first-up at Geelong in October earlier than protesting unsuccessfully when second within the Melbourne Cup Carnival Nation Ultimate at Flemington on November 7 earlier than returning to the winner’s listing in Class 3 grade at Cranbourne on November 23.
Daffy mentioned after Saturday’s outing the mare could be heading for a break to organize for the autumn.
“She’ll go straight out on Sunday it doesn’t matter what,” Daffy mentioned.
“I believe she most likely deserves an opportunity to take a look at some better-quality races within the autumn, doubtlessly even group races.
“We’ll spend the following short time having a little bit of a glance via and attempting to provide you with a program to focus on her for within the autumn.
“I haven’t acquired any concept in the meanwhile, but it surely’s thrilling to have the ability to strive and take a look at and program one thing for her that may doubtlessly swimsuit.”
Daniel Stackhouse takes over within the saddle for the primary time on Saturday, though he’s not unfamiliar with the mare having trialled her earlier than her first begin again in February.
“He really rode her in her very first leap out and it’s unlucky he hasn’t ridden her all through,” Daffy mentioned.
“There have been some missed alternatives the place he had different commitments early within the piece, however now he’s lastly acquired the possibility to get on her.
“I believe it’s a very appropriate race and that’s why we’ve gone this manner being a VOBIS Gold horse.
“If I needed to put a race on for her, its precisely the race that I’d program for her myself.
“I’m very pleased with the race and I believe she’ll acquit herself very properly.”
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