Tarvue faces staying test at Flemington

[Wandering Eyes]

Troubled but talented mare Tarvue (NZ) (Tarzino) will chase successive Flemington victories when she lines up in the staying event on the card this Saturday.

The John Sadler-trained daughter of Tarzino is on the quick back-up after she saluted at headquarters last weekend.

“She’s had lots of feet problems which have really interrupted her career so far,” Sadler said.

“I don’t think we’ve ever seen the best of her until possibly last Saturday where we saw a glimpse of what we’ve been hoping for.”

Sadler gave credit to renowned farrier John Bunting for the work that he’s done in assisting Tarvue with her feet issues.

Saturday’s 2520m contest will prove to be a decisive race for Tarvue’s preparation, as a tilt at the Gr.2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) in March could be on the cards for her, depending on how she handles the rise in distance this weekend.

“Of course, the query is the 1800m to the 2500m, but she would have been better at 2000m last week,” Sadler said.

“I don’t think the 2500m is going to be a worry.”

Luke Cartwright will retain the ride on Tarvue on Saturday.

Tarvue was bred by Rosemont Stud and is by Westbury Stud’s Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m) and Rosehill Guineas (2000m) winner Tarzino, who has quickly made his name as a sire of classic horses – such as Derby winners Jungle Magnate and Willydoit and Oaks winner Gypsy Goddess.

The dam of Tarvue is the Japanese-bred Admire Moon mare Vamoose, a half-sister to the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) winner Admire Rakti.

Mapperley Stud offered Tarvue in Book 1 of Karaka 2022, where Vue International Pty Ltd bought her for $25,000. Tarvue’s 16-start career has produced four wins, two placings and A$168,800 in stakes.

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