Athlete On Trial For Melbourne Posted on September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 | Posted by Julio Santarelli Neville Parnham’s Melbourne ambitions for Athlete will become clearer after he competes in the Vale Geoff Byers Handicap (1600m) at Belmont on Saturday. The Ascot trainer has big plans for Athlete, but will make a further assessment after the Helmet gelding steps up to 1600m and races against older horses. Parnham is leaving all options on the table, buy holds a strong opinion of the three-year-old who remains undefeated in his two runs this preparation. “I do have a healthy opinion of the horse and think he will get over ground,” Parnham told TABradio. “It’s not a race I really want to take on with a young horse, but this will give me a bit of a feel. “The reason why he’s racing is to give him a test and see where I’m at with him because I’ve nominated him for the Victoria Derby. “If it doesn’t look like the way to go I’ll back off and try and bring him back for the Ascot carnival and the WA Guineas. “It’s going to be a lot tougher against older horses, but judging on his wins and his work he will present very well. “He is a pretty fancy horse.” Earlier Parnham believes Wakan Tanka and Amazed will spearhead his four-pronged attack of two-year-olds in the Crown Perth Opening Day At Ascot -21 Oct Plate (1000m). Wakan Tanka, to jump from pole position, showed good speed in winning both his trials and Amazed has drawn ideally in barrier three for her maiden appearance. “I think all my horses will run well, but the obvious one is Wakan Tanka from the barrier and the pace he’s got,” Parnham said. “But it wouldn’t surprise me if Amazed and the run she gets is not a real chance in the race.” Parnham says Kiss The Breeze, prepared by Adam Durrant and in the hands of William Pike, poses the biggest threat to his charges. “The wraps on Kiss The Breeze has been enormous around the traps,” Parnham said. “It must be showing quite a bit at home.” Meanwhile Parnham won’t rule out a bold showing from The Nicconian, despite strong opposition and a wide draw in the Perth Racing Club Membership Plate (1000m). The three-year-old son of Nicconi launches his return to racing after pulling up shin sore when unplaced behind Mizlecki on debut at Ascot in May. He faces a big test against Karrakatta Plate champion Lucy Mae and speedsters Dynamite Dream and Saturia, but holds interest after winning his trial by eight lengths. “Had he drawn a barrier I would have been confident he could run in the money,” Parnham said. “But he has got potential and has won all the trials he’s had. “On his trial victory he is certainly a good chance of running in the money if he gets a good run.”
Scott Embry’s Thursday Bunbury Preview June 3, 2025 RACE 1 DECLARED INNOCENT is a 19 start maiden who will near certainly jump favourite care of the last start finishing effort behind Kermelia (races… Read More
Scott Embry’s Wednesday Northam Preview June 3, 2025 RACE 1 MARDUSA was a great run on debut behind Our Naughty Secret and subsequent Pinjarra Magic Millions runner-up in Perfectly Proper. Tipped out for… Read More
Warren Huntly’s Wednesday Sandown Preview June 3, 2025 Race 1 ILLYIVY has been most consistent to date, she chased well first up and looks suited by the rise in distance. MELBOURNE MAGIC shapes… Read More
Matt Young’s Tuesday Gloucester Park Preview June 3, 2025 Race 1 SHEHADI (2) has the good draw and she’s now back into some decent form, can be driven on the speed here and looks… Read More
Shayne Williams’ Tuesday Greyhound Best Bets June 3, 2025 MANDURAH Race 8 No. 8 West On Cole Dropping back in trip to the 400 metre journey, looks like he can get a lovely cart… Read More
Shayne Williams’ Monday Greyhound Best Bets June 2, 2025 NORTHAM Race 2 No. 1 Don’t Turn Was having her first run at Northam last week, flew the lids and gave nothing else a chance,… Read More
Matt Young’s Monday Pinjarra Preview June 2, 2025 Race 1 TRIXIE DORA (1) has the nice draw and okay gate speed, she looks a progressive type and this fields looks slightly easier than… Read More
Shayne Williams’ Saturday Greyhound Best Bets May 31, 2025 CANNINGTON Race 5 No. 8 Wise Barra Went looking for the stronger types for tonight’s meeting, with a lot of rain around the track will… Read More
TIPS – Greyhound Jet Set Podcast May 30, 2025 Mandurah Friday David Shortte 5-1 Iron Works (1&6 Quinella) 6-2 Bakes On Lakes e/w 9-1 Sunset Ali Quaddie : 156 – 12367 – 1238 –… Read More
Weekend Tipsters May 30, 2025 Caulfield Saturday Brent Zerafa Quaddie 3 4 7 – 1 3 6 12 13 – 7 10 – 1 5 8 13 16 18 Best… Read More
Scott Embry’s Monday Northam Preview May 30, 2025 RACE 1 NEW HYMN SHEET won her most recent 950m trial at Lark Hill showing a nice turn of foot and with impressive debut winner… Read More
Matt Young’s Saturday Northam Preview May 30, 2025 Race 1 SHEHADI (7) is bouncing back to her better form and looks set to get the good run and will be very dangerous late… Read More