Ballarat’s Mitch Freedman envisions Savitri rising to Stakes competition eventually, yet he’s proceeding cautiously with the prospective filly for the moment.
A number of interstate Stakes races for three-year-olds are approaching, leaving Freedman willing to venture afar with Savitri after her standout triumph in the Sportsbet Blackbook Handicap (1500m) at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday.
With two wins now from four starts, Savitri emerges as a filly boasting a rosy path forward, though her trainer feels she requires additional on-track education.
Under John Allen as the firm $2.50 market choice, Savitri won by a length ahead of Engine Of War ($6), followed by Loud Charlie ($2.70) yet another length adrift in third place.
She was lively in pursuit of the leader from the outset, but greater settling is expected as the filly ages, according to Freedman.
“The problem is with her she is always full of energy,” Freedman said.
“She takes all her work at home like it’s nothing and we can’t seem to get on top of her.
“I’m sure in time, with racing, and that extended work, she will come back underneath herself and race a lot better.
“We’ve still got good enough hopes for her, but we’ll see how she comes through today before deciding what we do with her next.”
Next month’s Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) in Morphettville may arrive prematurely, whereas Freedman views the Auraria Stakes (1800m) as more attainable.
“It will be a matter how all that works out, but we think she is going to be a really good horse for the stable as a four and five-year-old,” Freedman said.
“We are hoping that she can continue to improve her racing manners and if that can happen, she can get to a nice level.
“A mile or 1800-metre race at Stakes level, that is something we could think about, and the Auraria Stakes might be a little target for her.
“It would give her the experience of travel and a trip away and we could test the water at Stakes level, and we’re not ruling out travel to Sydney either.
“There’s plenty of Stakes races about and we think she’s a horse that can get to that level, but it’s going to be a matter of time when we dip the toe in the water.”
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