Last season’s heart arrhythmia halted Yorkshire’s fresh start, though his team was cautious regardless of the issue.
The rising miler returns with greater optimism this time, targeting the Liverpool City Cup (1300m) at Randwick this Saturday.
After a nine-month absence, he began previously in The Hunter (1300m), whereas now it’s merely 10 weeks post his December 13 domination of The Ingham (1600m).
“He would be more forward than that race because he was coming off a long lay-off, where he’s only had a short let-up off the Ingham,” co-trainer Tom Charlton said.
“He will be more forward by design, but he will have a bit of improvement to come still.”
Handled methodically by the five-year-old’s team of Charlton and John O’Shea, his profile indicates a talent ascending sharply.
Eight wins in 11 races underline this, as he rebounded from The Hunter to take the Festival Stakes (1500m) and Ingham in succession, demonstrating depth beyond mere pace.
“He’s as tough as anything and just thrives on his work and racing,” Charlton said.
“He will most likely go to the Liverpool City Cup on Saturday. That will be his first-up run, and then probably the Ajax Stakes and Doncaster Mile.”
The Ingham success provided a Doncaster Mile (1600m) ballot exemption for Yorkshire, opening the door to a matchup against fellow stable star Linebacker.
Linebacker prevailed in the Randwick Guineas during his juvenile year and now approaches the premier mile through the Canterbury Stakes and George Ryder Stakes (1500m).
Linebacker shone by winning his Thursday trial at Randwick ahead of the Canterbury Stakes (1300m) there in a fortnight.
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