Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 2 Journalists Share Posted August 2 Aurie’s Star Handicap contender Rocketing By (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Trainer David Pfieffer’s longstanding ambition to see sprinter Rocketing By race down the straight at Flemington will finally materialise this Saturday in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m). With 37 starts under his belt, the seven-year-old is set for only his second appearance in Melbourne, following a sixth-place finish in the Group 2 Rubiton Stakes (1100m) at Sandown last February. “I have always wanted to test him over six furlongs down the straight and it’s a softish track, small field and we’ve got a decent rider on board,” Pfieffer expressed. “It will probably be a tight bunch and a sit and sprint. “He is a horse who is usually better suited in high-speed races, but that’s encountering a turn. “He has been there (Melbourne) before but hasn’t been down the straight, but it would be nice to set him up for future events.” Rocketing By has had a demanding schedule, kicking off his campaign in March at Rosehill before journeys to Wagga, Scone, and then Brisbane, where he competed at Eagle Farm and Ipswich. Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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