Attention to Back Up in Australian Guineas

Tara Madgwick - Monday February 27

The James Harron Bloodstock team had to settle for second in the Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes last Saturday with Redoute's Choice colt Pariah, but will be hoping to go one better this weekend when Attention backs up in the Group I VRC Australian Guineas.

After a superb run in the Group 1 MRC Futurity Stakes, when finishing fourth beaten less than a length by some of the best WFA horses in Australia, dual Group winning Stratum colt Attention (pictured Steve Hart ) will be partnered by leading Hong Kong-based jockey Brett Prebble in the Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington this Saturday.

Retained rider Blake Shinn will be riding in Sydney paving the way for Prebble's engagement.

James Harron Bloodstock and Prebble have already tasted success under similar circumstances, with Prebble coming over to partner Wandjina in the Australian Guineas for Edmund and Belinda Bateman in 2015.

Prebble executed a superb front-running ride, using Wandjina's great strengths to bring home the all-important Group I victory.

Wandjina was subsequently retired to Newgate Farm and produced his first foals last year.

The James Harron Bloodstock team will be hoping lightning can strike twice!

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