The Gr.3 Grand Prix Stakes (2200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday has attracted a bumper field of Queensland Derby hopefuls and talented local Order Again (NZ) (Iffraaj) will be aiming to take full benefit of the home track advantage
The son of Iffraaj appears ready to run a big race in the A$150,000 event after an unlucky second behind Shocking Luck (NZ) (Shocking) in the Rough Habit Plate last start and a huge 7-1/2 length win on a heavy (8) Eagle Farm track the start prior.
"It's a big advantage to have raced on that track before," trainer Brian Smith said.
"I'm happy that my horse has raced on it and it won't be a lot different to what it was three weeks ago."
The gelding drew barrier 13 last time when having his first start over 2000-metres but has drawn much more favourably on Saturday in gate 7 and Smith believes it will be the key to the gelding running a strong 2200-metres.
"I'm looking forward to Saturday especially now he's draw a good barrier," Smith said.
"He'll race where he lobs. He's still learning. He's only had seven races and he's still learning to race over ground. He should be midfield from the good gate.
"We've just got to ride him to get the journey and he'll learn a lot from this race." racenet.com.au
The son of Iffraaj appears ready to run a big race in the A$150,000 event after an unlucky second behind Shocking Luck (NZ) (Shocking) in the Rough Habit Plate last start and a huge 7-1/2 length win on a heavy (8) Eagle Farm track the start prior.
"It's a big advantage to have raced on that track before," trainer Brian Smith said.
"I'm happy that my horse has raced on it and it won't be a lot different to what it was three weeks ago."
The gelding drew barrier 13 last time when having his first start over 2000-metres but has drawn much more favourably on Saturday in gate 7 and Smith believes it will be the key to the gelding running a strong 2200-metres.
"I'm looking forward to Saturday especially now he's draw a good barrier," Smith said.
"He'll race where he lobs. He's still learning. He's only had seven races and he's still learning to race over ground. He should be midfield from the good gate.
"We've just got to ride him to get the journey and he'll learn a lot from this race." racenet.com.au