Michael Freedman has begun mapping out autumn campaigns for Marhoona, Apocalyptic and Manaal after the trio completed trials at Randwick on Tuesday.
Golden Slipper winner Marhoona led throughout to score in her 900-metre heat, holding off unbeaten star Autumn Glow in an encouraging return to the track.
Flight Stakes winner Apocalyptic finished third behind Group 1 winner Beiwacht in the following trial, with Manaal — a dual Group 2 winner — finishing just behind her stablemate.
Freedman confirmed the immediate plans for Apocalyptic following her return.
“She will just have a fairly steady one and then we will probably bring her here for the Light Fingers,” Freedman said.
“I’m keeping options open. Depending how she comes back, we may look at keeping her to shorter course races. She is obviously pretty versatile but I’m a bit up in the air.
“The first two would be obvious choices, the Light Fingers and Surround, but beyond that we will keep an open mind.”
The Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) is scheduled for February 14, followed by the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) two weeks later.
Freedman also outlined plans for Manaal and Marhoona following their trials.
“Manaal will run in either the Triscay or the Expressway on the same day, and Marhoona, I’m still trying to map a path for her.
“I’m really happy with her but I’m toying with the idea of having a look at Melbourne with her.”
Freedman also won the opening trial with Just Feelin’ Lucky, while Ceolwulf, Lady Shenandoah and Aeliana all had important lead-up runs in their respective heats.
Those tracking the Light Fingers and Surround Stakes can review the latest betting markets for the race as the autumn carnival approaches.
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