Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted yesterday at 02:03 AM Journalists Share Posted yesterday at 02:03 AM Zardozi won the 2023 VRC Oaks at Flemington. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) The James Cummings-trained Zardozi will look to turn the tables on Pride Of Jenni when the pair clash again in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington, with stable confidence high that the mare is ready to strike. Zardozi was beaten into second by Pride Of Jenni in the Group 2 Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield last start, but Cummings’ Melbourne foreman Nacim Dilmi believes the return to Flemington—where she claimed the 2023 VRC Oaks—could be the difference. “Her third-up run at Caulfield was pleasing, taking on Pride Of Jenni we knew was going to be a task but she hit the line strongly,” Dilmi said. “Coming to Flemington, a track that she really enjoys, we are looking forward to Saturday. It’s going to be a difficult task, but we managed to do it last year with Cascadian and we believe Zardozi can do it again this time on a track she really enjoys.” Although Zardozi hasn’t won since her VRC Oaks triumph in November 2023, she’s been a model of consistency in top-level races. The daughter of Kingman has registered three Group 1 placings and a brave fourth in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup during the spring. “Since running fourth in the Melbourne Cup she’s come back in such great order, she’s not very big but she’s got such a big heart,” Dilmi said. Jamie Mott has been booked for the ride on Zardozi in the Australian Cup. Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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