Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted September 2 Journalists Share Posted September 2 Wonder Boy on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the McNeil Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Mornington-based trainer Jerome Hunter was thrilled with Wonder Boy’s performance in Saturday’s Group 3 McNeil Stakes (1200m). The Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) hopeful finished strongly to claim second, just 1.3 lengths behind the impressive winner, Growing Empire. Hunter believes the gelding is ready for a step up in distance after three promising runs. “I’m happy, that’s what we wanted to see,” Hunter told Racing.com post-race. “1200 metres, he’s hit the line hard, and next start we’ll go to 1400 metres. “Craig [Williams, jockey] said, ‘he still got lost, he’s still a big baby learning – but boy, he’s got an engine. “We’ll probably either go to Flemington for a 1400-metre race or head to the Guineas Prelude.” Following the run, Wonder Boy is now a +800 hope for the Caulfield Guineas with horse racing bookmakers. Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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