Lloyd Kennewell sets lofty goals for his charges, viewing Loud Charlie as suited to high-level competition.
After his breakthrough maiden at Sandown in late January, the gelding lines up in the Group 3 C S Hayes Stakes (1400m) at Flemington this Saturday.
A solid effort could propel him towards the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at the same track on February 28.
Loud Charlie impressed thoroughly in his January 28 Sandown win, bouncing back from a debut second at Terang on January 2.
Prague’s son had chased Asakura at Terang, a gelding who then scored by 2-¾ lengths at Geelong on January 26.
They’ll do battle once more on Saturday.
Kennewell highlighted the learning curve from first to second run, expecting continued progress this time.
“He’s on the up,” Kennewell said.
“His sectionals were very good the other day.
“I’ve always liked him as a horse, but he’s just got to keep climbing the ladder at this time of the year, so we’ll give him his chance as they’re only three once.
“The Guineas is there for him potentially afterwards, but we’ll see what happens Saturday, but he’s in good order and he’ll be thereabouts.”
The C S Hayes Stakes on Saturday boasts 13 acceptors, traditionally feeding into the Australian Guineas a couple of weeks later. Fans should look at racing betting markets ahead of the Flemington showdown.
Barrier 12 is Loud Charlie’s starting point, with Jamie Mott in the saddle again after their Sandown triumph.
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