Tommy Berry has urged caution ahead of Enriched’s return to the races at Rosehill, saying the sprinter still has something to prove after an interrupted preparation.
The entire produced a strong performance last autumn, narrowly missing behind Autumn Glow in the Darby Munro Stakes (1100m) before going on to win the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m).
However, trainer Michael Freedman opted to give him time after he failed to progress as expected in the spring.
“Last autumn he was very good then he just didn’t come up last preparation, so Michael tipped him out and gave him a bit more time,” Berry said.
“This preparation he is going really well, and his trials have been nice.
“There is still a question mark as to whether he is going as well as when he won the Arrowfield, but Saturday is going to be a great chance for him to prove that. We’re going into the race confident he is going well but we still want to see him come back and do it.”
Enriched is a $5 chance in Saturday’s JRA Plate (1200m), a race that has drawn a tightly matched field.
Berry believes the tempo will suit the gelding, with several natural leaders engaged.
“There looks to be good speed in the race with Zarastro, Willaidow and Fire Star. He is going to get his chance to have a cruisy run and hopefully come off the back of them and show how he’s come back,” he said.
Berry heads into the meeting in strong form and will also partner Incognito in the Canonbury Stakes (1100m) along with Cross Tasman in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap.
“He is very progressive. What I like the most is he’s versatile, whether it’s track conditions or distances,” Berry said of Cross Tasman.
Those following the JRA Plate can check the latest betting markets for the race ahead of Saturday’s feature.
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