Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 18 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 18 hours ago Plymouth ridden by Mark Zahra heading to the barriers before the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Trainer Glen Thompson is optimistic Plymouth can deliver a career-best performance in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick, provided he gets the right run in transit. The son of The Autumn Sun was a strong fourth in the Rosehill Guineas last start, finishing just 1.5 lengths off Broadsiding despite being held up for a run early in the straight. “I thought he ran very well,” Thompson said. “He was a bit unlucky. Mark was of the same opinion that if he’d got out at the top of the straight and got a bit more momentum, he would have made it pretty interesting. “But it is what it is, he got stuck on the fence and ran very well.” Thompson believes the step up to 2400m on Saturday will only enhance Plymouth’s chances. “I think he’ll be better again up to 2400 metres,” he said. “I was up watching him work on Tuesday, and he worked great.” Mark Zahra will once again take the reins aboard Plymouth and will jump from barrier three—a gate the stable is happy with, though Thompson knows luck will still play its part. “We wanted to draw well so he gets some sort of an easy run,” he said. “We drew well last time and he didn’t have much luck, so we need things to go our way. “But with any sort of luck in running, up to 2400 metres, I think he’ll run very well. I think he’s right in the mix.” Plymouth is rated a +1100 chance with horse racing bookmakers in the Group 1 Australian Derby. Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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