Satin Summer’s accumulated experience from the latter stages of her two-year-old season is expected to provide a solid foundation for her return in an off-season race at Rosehill.

Trained by Michael Freedman, a conditioner well-regarded for his juvenile success, Satin Summer defeated Zambales, the eventual runner-up in the VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes, on her debut in January. She subsequently finished fifth in the Lonhro Plate (1000m) behind Agrarian Girl.

Tim Clark will have his inaugural race-day ride aboard the filly in the Thank You ATC Members Handicap (1100m) this Saturday. Following a recent barrier trial win on Satin Summer, he believes her early race experience will be invaluable against a field that includes the promising debut winner Omolong from Chris Waller’s stable.

“Yes, there are some nice horses coming through and Chris’ horse won well at the midweeks, but she’s in her second preparation and she’ll be ready to go,” Clark stated.

“She is a pretty sharp type of filly. I had a sit on her Tuesday morning as well, and was very happy with her work.

“She is a really straightforward, easy sort of filly to do anything with. She knows her job, and she is well educated.

“I think she is going to look the winner at some stage in the straight.”

The juvenile event has attracted a respectable lineup, featuring the $850,000 yearling purchase Omolong and Bjorn Baker-trained debutant Kotor, who also fetched the same price at auction and remains unbeaten in two trials.

Clark’s mounts also include Mo Chroi, a four-year-old import from Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. The horse was exported to Australia after two starts in Ireland, highlighted by a win over middle distances.

Mo Chroi made an immediate impact in his local career with a 1550m victory at Canterbury last month. While Saturday’s TAB Handicap (2000m) represents a step up in class, Clark is relying on the horse’s potential to handle the challenge.

“Gai and Adrian seem to have a really good record at getting the imports ready to go first time out, generally over a bit further than what he ran in,” Clark explained.

“It was good to see him be sharp enough and have that good tactical speed and be able to race on pace over a shorter journey.

“He’s jumping in grade, and it wasn’t a strong race at the midweeks, but he’s getting out to the right distance, and soft ground won’t be any concern.”

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