A promising filly, Chains Of Love, is set to compete in black-type events again after a commanding win in the Highway Handicap at Randwick, where she proved too strong for a field of more seasoned gallopers.
This exceptionally bred daughter of I Am Invincible, out of the 2015 Group 1 Thousand Guineas winner Stay With Me, is being prepared for a trip to Victoria. Her next likely start is the Listed Creswick Sprint Series Final (1200m) at Flemington next month, followed by a brief rest before targeting The Kosciuszko (1200m).
“There is a stakes race for three-year-olds in Melbourne in two weeks down the straight, so that could be a possibility,” stated the filly’s trainer, Paul Messara.
“Then we’ll probably give her a little let-up and go for the ‘Kosi’.”
Messara elaborated on his plans, saying, “I thought she was a Kosciuszko type.”
The Highway Handicap (1200m) at Randwick marked only the fifth start for Chains Of Love. In her previous race, she finished midfield in the Listed Queensland Day Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm.
Messara noted that Chains Of Love is still developing but performed admirably under the circumstances, especially given a wide draw at Randwick. He also commended the ride from jockey Aaron Bullock.
“He put her in a position to win the race, and she was too good late,” Messara commented.
“She’s still learning her craft, but she’s progressive,” he added.
Messara also provided an update on the juvenile Cormier, who is currently spelling after finishing second to Tron Bolt in the J J Atkins Stakes (1600m) in Brisbane. The colt is being readied for an ambitious spring campaign.
“He’s great. He’s having a little break, and he will be back for a Golden Rose ‘prep’,” the trainer confirmed.
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