Trainer James Cummings believes Broadsiding is in peak form as the exceptional colt aims to maintain his superiority in the Group One Randwick Guineas.
A proven winner at the elite level, Broadsiding showcased his brilliance with a dominant victory in the Hobartville Stakes (1400m), confirming his strong return to racing.
Cummings has been impressed with how well the three-year-old has come through that race, noting his preparation has been seamless leading up to Saturday’s event.
“He is humming going home from trackwork, so that is some insight into how the horse is feeling in the days leading up to it,” Cummings said.
“He pulled up great. He handled that first-up run very well. Our assessment is he actually handled that better than he handled the win in the Golden Rose first-up last preparation and I’ve been very pleased with him heading into the Guineas.
“With the confidence of that win under his belt first-up against the three-year-olds and remaining against the three-year-olds again here, he looks beautifully placed.”
Broadsiding has notched six consecutive wins racing in the clockwise direction, though he has yet to score a second-up victory.
Forecasted rain in Sydney could further play to his advantage, given his flawless record on wet tracks.
“He’s got as good a wet track record as anything in that Randwick Guineas,” Cummings said.
Broadsiding displayed unexpected early speed in the Hobartville Stakes, keeping close to the pace. With barrier four in a field of nine for Saturday, Cummings is confident he can adopt a similar forward position.
“It wouldn’t shock me if he was able to begin from the machines as fresh a horse as what we saw first-up in the Hobartville at Rosehill,” he said.
“He demonstrated he was capable of taking up an enviable position in the run and still letting rip at the top of the straight.”
Broadsiding remains the clear favourite for the Randwick Guineas (1600m) at $1.60 with betting apps. His main challengers include Hobartville Stakes runner-up Swiftfalcon ($4) and Aeliana ($6.50), who hopes to be the first filly to defeat the colts and geldings since Mosheen in 2012.
