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Up ‘N’ Rolling has clinched a start in the Listed A$200,000 Scone Cup after his return to winning form.
Charlie Duckworth, stable representative for premier trainer Chris Waller, said Up ‘N’ Rolling deserves his chance at stakes level after a dominant effort in the Hawkesbury Gazette Handicap (1500m) on Saturday.
“This horse has always promised a lot and it is good to finally get another win on the board,’’ Duckworth said.
“I would say if he pulls up well then the Scone Cup (May 13) is very likely.’’
Up ‘N’ Rolling, a lucky pick-up ride for replacement jockey Tye Angland after Kerrin McEvoy fell ill with an ear infection, was given the run of the race before striding clear to win by one-and-a-quarter lengths.
“He did have a bit of a think about it as he was there for so long in front,’’ Angland said. “I was out of my comfort zone maybe a length. If I had been a pair back he could have rolled into it much better but I always felt he had the race in his control.’’