Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted March 23, 2021 Journalists Share Posted March 23, 2021 Group Two-winning filly Needle And Thread (Makfi) will undergo minor surgery later this week to remove a bone chip. The Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer-trained filly was one of the favoured runners for last Saturday’s Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) but tailed the field home. “She got a very small chip on her near-front, which is going to be removed on Thursday,” Autridge said. “She will be having at least eight weeks confinement and then go to a water-walker.” While her three-year-old term has been cut short, Autridge said there is plenty to look forward to in her four-year-old season. “She is definitely the type that is going to improve with time,” he said. “Even though she is pretty good now, she will mature into a lovely mare and should be up to getting some more black-type. “I am going to say 2000m will be her best distance because there are more chances for her. “But a mare who can race on the speed over a mile, 1800m and 2000m is going to be quite interesting.” The post Surgery for promising filly appeared first on BOAY Racing News. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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