Volkstok’n’barrell
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Donna Logan believes the domestic form of Volkstok'n'barrell is the true indicator to his chances of a successful Brisbane debut.
The Ruakaka trainer said no notice should be taken of the four-year-old's last-start failure when assessing his prospects for Saturday's Gr.2 A. D. Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast.
"Corey Brown who rode him in the Doncaster said he knew he was in trouble after he went about 200 metres. He just wasn't handling the track at all," said Logan, who prepares Volkstok'n'barrell with Chris Gibbs.
"He can handle soft tracks, but he doesn't like shifty tracks. That track on Doncaster day was no help to us."
Logan said the most accurate guide to Volkstok'n'barrell's hopes were his two previous home victories in the Gr.1 Haunui Farm Classic at Otaki and the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes at Ellerslie.
"He was right back to his best form in those races and won both of them impressively," Logan said.
Volkstok'n'barrell arrived in Brisbane on Sunday and the son of boom stallion Tavistock had settled in well.
"He is used to travel these days and I am expecting a good run on Saturday," Logan said.
Volkstok'n'barrell, whose Brisbane target is the Gr.1 Doomben Cup on May 21, will be ridden by Blake Shinn.
The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Sakhee's Soldier will also make his Queensland debut in the Hollindale in the hands of regular rider Matt Cameron. They were a fast-finishing fourth last time out in the Gr.1 Easter Stakes at Ellerslie. – NZ Racing Desk.
The Ruakaka trainer said no notice should be taken of the four-year-old's last-start failure when assessing his prospects for Saturday's Gr.2 A. D. Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast.
"Corey Brown who rode him in the Doncaster said he knew he was in trouble after he went about 200 metres. He just wasn't handling the track at all," said Logan, who prepares Volkstok'n'barrell with Chris Gibbs.
"He can handle soft tracks, but he doesn't like shifty tracks. That track on Doncaster day was no help to us."
Logan said the most accurate guide to Volkstok'n'barrell's hopes were his two previous home victories in the Gr.1 Haunui Farm Classic at Otaki and the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes at Ellerslie.
"He was right back to his best form in those races and won both of them impressively," Logan said.
Volkstok'n'barrell arrived in Brisbane on Sunday and the son of boom stallion Tavistock had settled in well.
"He is used to travel these days and I am expecting a good run on Saturday," Logan said.
Volkstok'n'barrell, whose Brisbane target is the Gr.1 Doomben Cup on May 21, will be ridden by Blake Shinn.
The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Sakhee's Soldier will also make his Queensland debut in the Hollindale in the hands of regular rider Matt Cameron. They were a fast-finishing fourth last time out in the Gr.1 Easter Stakes at Ellerslie. – NZ Racing Desk.
