The jockey Nash Rawiller distinguishes himself through courageous approaches to races and tireless finishes.

Joe Pride, his trainer, adds that discerning horse judgment completes his toolkit.

Their fruitful collaboration in late years shines brightest with elite sprinter Eduardo, teaching Pride to value Rawiller’s opinions.

Rawiller’s involvement has been crucial for developing sprint mare Weeping Woman, but weight restrictions bar him from the Triscay Stakes (1200m) on Saturday; however, Pride still recalls his recent trial evaluation vividly.

“Nash got off her the other day after her trial and he said, ‘I wouldn’t be surprised if she graduates to being a Group One horse at some point, this mare’,” Pride relayed.

“I was a bit taken aback because I didn’t have her as that, but I have found over the years he is a bloody good judge, Nash.”

Weeping Woman’s most recent outing was victory in the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap (1200m) during December, with ongoing fitness from then.

Fellow stable resident Coal Crusher, a reliable performer, lines up again in the Expressway Stakes (1200m).

Previously second to King Of Sparta in the equivalent race two years ago, he tackles high-class opponents like Group 1 winners Joliestar and Lady Shenandoah on Saturday, a field Pride finds impressively deep for its limited numbers.

“This is a ripper of a version,” Pride said.

“He’s going to be a big price because everybody doesn’t think he’s got the class of the others, but I have kept him up to the mark.

He had a good hit-out in a trial the other day and went really well. I think he’ll run a cheeky race, and he’ll get out and scoot.”

Ridden by Chad Schofield at $15—the outsiders’ bracket in the six-horse affair—Coal Crusher follows Weeping Woman, the $4.40 top pick under Tim Clark.

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