One of the more valuable fillies in the country
can add race performance to her rich pedigree this season, according to her
trainers.
A daughter of the champion sire Fastnet Rock in the Matamata stable of Stephen Autridge
and Jamie Richards created a stir earlier in the year before a set-back placed
her on the easy list.
Out of the stakes-performed Forest Wildcat mare Forest Native (USA), she is an unnamed sister
to the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes winner and Group One producer Foxwedge.
"She won both of her trials in the autumn and unfortunately she then got held
up with a little injury," Richards said.
"She's very sharp and will be back in the stable in the first week of September.
She'll then hopefully be out in the late spring or early summer."
The three-year-old, who has yet to be named, is owned by Coolmore Stud.
Meanwhile, one of the stable's more talented but injury-plagued gallopers is
taking his first safe steps toward a return to racing.
Now a seven-year-old, Chambord has won three of his 19 and he is a multiple
stakes placegetter including a runner-up finish in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000
Guineas.
"It's been frustrating with the injuries and niggles, he's got so much
ability," Richards said.
"Everything is good with him though at this stage and the plan is to trial him
at either Avondale on August 22 or at Te Teko a week later. It will depend on
the tracks where he goes."
Stablemate Hushed is another to have issues, but with a record of six wins from
16 appearances he too has the talent to progress further if he stays
injury-free.
"We'll see how he comes up, he takes a bit of managing," Richards said. "He'll
also go to either Avondale or Te Teko. When he's right, he's very good." – NZ
Racing Desk.