Sacred Elixir
Darryl Sherer
Sacred Elixir has come through his impressive victory in Saturday's Gr.3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude in fine style.
"I thought they just might have been a bit sharp for him around a tight Caulfield circuit first up, so to get the win was probably a little bit of a surprise," trainer Tony Pike said.
"He's pulled up super. He went for a very light trot and canter this (Monday) morning at Flemington so it's all systems go for the Guineas in two weeks.
"We didn't have to ride him quite as far back on Saturday because he drew a good gate for the first time in a long-while.
"It was good to see him travel a bit closer to the speed and do it comfortably and he's a horse with a very good turn of foot and a strong finish, so it's a good combination to have."
Damian Lane will retain the ride on Sacred Elixir in the $A1 million Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas on Saturday week.
"I thought they just might have been a bit sharp for him around a tight Caulfield circuit first up, so to get the win was probably a little bit of a surprise," trainer Tony Pike said.
"He's pulled up super. He went for a very light trot and canter this (Monday) morning at Flemington so it's all systems go for the Guineas in two weeks.
"We didn't have to ride him quite as far back on Saturday because he drew a good gate for the first time in a long-while.
"It was good to see him travel a bit closer to the speed and do it comfortably and he's a horse with a very good turn of foot and a strong finish, so it's a good combination to have."
Damian Lane will retain the ride on Sacred Elixir in the $A1 million Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas on Saturday week.