Trainer Robbie Griffiths will get a clearer guide on Invincible Son’s progress when the colt lines up for his second career start at Caulfield on Saturday.
After finishing third behind Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Unit Five on debut at Caulfield Heath, Invincible Son steps up to the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (1000m).
Griffiths believes there is plenty of upside still to come as the colt builds towards the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) later this month.
The trainer said it was difficult to know how much the colt learned from his first race, but a recent jump-out gave him confidence.
“It is hard to say how much he took from his first race because he hadn’t been back to the barriers until Monday and I thought he trialled really well,” Griffiths said.
“That Guest House is a pretty good horse, and I thought our bloke went well.
“Nathan Punch never let him off the bit and the pleasing thing about Saturday is he’s drawn one.
“He drew the outside on debut and had to burn a bit of energy to get into the race.
“The way the race was run, he was probably never going to finish better than third, but it was good to see Unit Five go on and win the Magic Millions which made the form look solid.”
Griffiths expects the bigger Caulfield circuit to suit the colt better this time around, particularly coming from the Cranbourne training base.
He also took confidence from Jamie Melham staying aboard.
“He should be more comfortable on a bigger track and barrier one gives Jamie plenty of options,” Griffiths said.
With the Blue Diamond looming, punters can track how Invincible Son shapes up through leading betting markets for the race.
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