Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 20 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 20 hours ago Group 1 Randwick Guineas winner, Linebacker. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au John O’Shea is optimistic that last-start Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) winner Linebacker can claim consecutive elite-level victories on Saturday when he contests the Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick. Despite drawing barrier 14, the colt remains the favourite, with O’Shea confident in his preparation. “The things we can control we have under control,” said O’Shea, who trains in partnership with Tom Charlton. “He is a very fit, healthy horse. Whether we’re good enough, we’re going to determine that on Saturday. The preparation has gone exactly how we have wanted. He will have a couple of nice easy days going into the race on Saturday. “The horse is in great form, the rider (Zac Lloyd) is in great form and the stable is very relaxed with his preparation.” The key question is how Linebacker will fare against older rivals, but with just 49kg on his back compared to Another Wil’s topweight of 56.5kg, O’Shea is eager to find out. “It’s a matter of analysing how he lines up against what was a very strong George Ryder Stakes and a very strong All-Star Mile. “Those horses are probably weighted up to their best in a Doncaster, so we’re probably going to have to utilise our weight advantage and hopefully get a position in the running that gives us a chance to be in the finish,” he said. Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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