He Kin Fly
Trish Dunell
Progressive three-year-old He Kin Fly showed he could become one of the stars of next season when he made it two wins from two starts at Rotorua on the weekend.
The son of Darci Brahma and stakes winning mare Shi Kin Fly had created a huge impression when breaking maiden status at Te Aroha last month which saw him installed a warm favourite to repeat the dose in rating 65 company on Saturday.
That was despite the misgivings co-trainer Andrew Forsman had about the way the Rotorua track was playing with those drawn near the fence having trouble making ground against runners who were scouting wide in the closing stages of earlier races.
"I've always said it is the hardest jump to make in racing when you go from a midweek maiden to a Saturday rated 65 event so there were some concerns before the race," he said.
"The way the track was playing wasn't a help either as his inside draw looked to be a disadvantage. In saying that he does have huge ability so we were just hoping that might be the decisive factor."
The talented gelding made light of any fears as he jumped well and put himself close to the pace without urging from rider Matthew Cameron. Angled to the middle of track by Cameron as they headed for the winning post, He Kin Fly established a winning break and held that to the line despite being pressed hard by Underthemoonlight in the shadows of the winning post.
"He is a very talented prospect and although they got close to him at the post he still went another 800 metres after they finished without being headed," noted Forsman.
"His breeding suggests he will get up to a middle distance so there will be a lot of options for him next season once he learns a little more about the game."
Forsman and senior training partner Murray Baker will now assess how the gelding recovers from his exertions over the next few days before any future plans are made.
"He's not a horse who will cope with the really deep tracks of winter so whether he has another run or goes to the paddock will be determined by how he pulls up from this one," he said.
"Whatever he has done this time in is a bonus as we don't expect to see the best of him until next preparation. He has all the attributes to be a very handy galloper so a break will do him the world of good and hopefully he can come back just as well in the spring." – NZ Racing Desk
The son of Darci Brahma and stakes winning mare Shi Kin Fly had created a huge impression when breaking maiden status at Te Aroha last month which saw him installed a warm favourite to repeat the dose in rating 65 company on Saturday.
That was despite the misgivings co-trainer Andrew Forsman had about the way the Rotorua track was playing with those drawn near the fence having trouble making ground against runners who were scouting wide in the closing stages of earlier races.
"I've always said it is the hardest jump to make in racing when you go from a midweek maiden to a Saturday rated 65 event so there were some concerns before the race," he said.
"The way the track was playing wasn't a help either as his inside draw looked to be a disadvantage. In saying that he does have huge ability so we were just hoping that might be the decisive factor."
The talented gelding made light of any fears as he jumped well and put himself close to the pace without urging from rider Matthew Cameron. Angled to the middle of track by Cameron as they headed for the winning post, He Kin Fly established a winning break and held that to the line despite being pressed hard by Underthemoonlight in the shadows of the winning post.
"He is a very talented prospect and although they got close to him at the post he still went another 800 metres after they finished without being headed," noted Forsman.
"His breeding suggests he will get up to a middle distance so there will be a lot of options for him next season once he learns a little more about the game."
Forsman and senior training partner Murray Baker will now assess how the gelding recovers from his exertions over the next few days before any future plans are made.
"He's not a horse who will cope with the really deep tracks of winter so whether he has another run or goes to the paddock will be determined by how he pulls up from this one," he said.
"Whatever he has done this time in is a bonus as we don't expect to see the best of him until next preparation. He has all the attributes to be a very handy galloper so a break will do him the world of good and hopefully he can come back just as well in the spring." – NZ Racing Desk
