Volkstok’n’barrell
Race Images Palmerston North
Volkstok'n'barrell remains an outside chance to make two appearances during the Sydney autumn carnival.
The in-form four-year-old's principal target across the Tasman is the $A3million Gr.1 Doncaster Handicap and his performance in the Randwick mile may earn him a return a week later for the $A4 million Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
"If he went super in the Doncaster then we would have to seriously contemplate that," said Donna Logan, who prepares the Tavistock gelding with Chris Gibbs.
A disappointing spring in Melbourne is a distant memory now for the connections of Volkstok'n'barrell, who have celebrated consecutive Group One domestic wins in the Haunui Farm WFA Classic and the New Zealand Stakes.
With the weights released before his return to top form, the gelding will carry an attractive 52.5kg in the Doncaster.
"We haven't booked a jockey yet, we're just going to wait and see what other overseas riders might be available," Logan said.
A similar situation applies to Volkstok'n'barrell's stablemate Valley Girl, who will also head to Sydney in fine fettle.
She was a surprise winner of the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapa, beating Stolen Dance and Kawi, before overcoming the outside gate and an early check to finish strongly for fifth in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby.
"It was a super run and she's come out of the race 100 percent," Logan said.
"Like Volkstok'n'barrell, she's the most beautifully-natured horse and she has a really good constitution."
Valley Girl will run in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday week and a fortnight later in the $A1 million Gr.1 Australian Oaks at Randwick. – NZ Racing Desk.
The in-form four-year-old's principal target across the Tasman is the $A3million Gr.1 Doncaster Handicap and his performance in the Randwick mile may earn him a return a week later for the $A4 million Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
"If he went super in the Doncaster then we would have to seriously contemplate that," said Donna Logan, who prepares the Tavistock gelding with Chris Gibbs.
A disappointing spring in Melbourne is a distant memory now for the connections of Volkstok'n'barrell, who have celebrated consecutive Group One domestic wins in the Haunui Farm WFA Classic and the New Zealand Stakes.
With the weights released before his return to top form, the gelding will carry an attractive 52.5kg in the Doncaster.
"We haven't booked a jockey yet, we're just going to wait and see what other overseas riders might be available," Logan said.
A similar situation applies to Volkstok'n'barrell's stablemate Valley Girl, who will also head to Sydney in fine fettle.
She was a surprise winner of the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapa, beating Stolen Dance and Kawi, before overcoming the outside gate and an early check to finish strongly for fifth in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby.
"It was a super run and she's come out of the race 100 percent," Logan said.
"Like Volkstok'n'barrell, she's the most beautifully-natured horse and she has a really good constitution."
Valley Girl will run in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday week and a fortnight later in the $A1 million Gr.1 Australian Oaks at Randwick. – NZ Racing Desk.
