Glenn Thornton appreciates Run Lucy Run’s potential, yet achieving consistent high-level efforts from her calls for patience, which he expects to bring positive outcomes.

Once a Victorian trainer now settled on the Gold Coast, he is moulding his 12-horse 2026 squad, with Run Lucy Run targeting consecutive wins after her success in the Gordon’s Gin Class 4 Handicap (1350m) at Ipswich on Friday.

The four-year-old mare took the prize at this course and distance on January 31, and a good-rated track should work in her favour.

This result snapped a drought of poor finishes since December 2024.

“She’s done really well since and there is no reason why she can’t go well again,” Thornton said.

“She usually improves through her preps and doesn’t go backwards.

“Last time, if we couldn’t win we were in a bit of trouble.

Betting commenced with her at $3.40 universally, now firmed to $2.50 post the Thursday withdrawal of favourite Noble Decree.

Additional scratchings of two rivals adjusted her barrier from 11 to eight.

“She’s performed in better class races than this,” Thornton added.

“If she’s getting closer to where she was as a three-year-old then she’ll run well.

Thornton’s Queensland migration five years prior aligned with his kids Damien (reins on Run Lucy Run), Boris, and Stephanie moving north, a choice he doesn’t regret.

He dreams of elevating Run Lucy Run to metro ranks again but savours a local triumph at Ipswich presently.

“We were happy to go back to Ipswich knowing it was a good surface and, unless they get rain on the day, they usually dish up a reliable track.

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