Russell to Shine at Matamata Meeting
- Thursday, 26 September 2002 00:00
Russell is booked to ride first starter Millennium Belle in race two at 12.20pm. "She trialled up nicely and has been working well so I expect a nice first-up run from her," said Autridge.
Millennium Belle finished second in a trial at Taupo on August 29.
Russell will also be aboard the talented three-year-old Fortello who returns to racing in race three at 12.55pm. Fortello looked well above average in his juvenile campaign which netted a win and two placings from just three appearances. He has barrier 11.
In race four Integrasea also makes a return to the racing scene after a spell with Russell in the saddle. He is far more mature this campaign and is not a horse who requires a lot of racing to bring him to his best.
Also in race four Laura Woods will be aboard stable member Lucky Alice who has been stiff not to win a race before now. She has drawn barrier 13 and looks a big hope.
In race six at 2.52pm Cinnamon Girl will have the services of Michael McNab. She has been working well and can give plenty of cheek despite a wide barrier.
In the same race Kitaro King goes in after a last-start win at Taupo and will be ridden by Laura Woods. This is a step up in class but he does have a nice light weight.
Meanwhile at the Hastings premier meeting Vinny Colgan does the bulk of the riding for the stable.
Colgan will be aboard Lady Be Wise, Legend, Deautce Express and Danceforme.
Lady Be Wise starts in race one at 12.05pm and is expected to run well although she will need some luck from a wide barrier.
Legend is making his debut in race two which is the two-year-old event. He has had no luck in the barrier draw with the 11 draw. He has been placed twice at the trials and looks a promising individual who should run well.
In race four at 1.53pm the stable's filly Deautche Express is ready to run a big race. She is all class but does have the mighty Danroad to contend with.
Danceforme lines up in race six at 3.13pm and can be relied upon for another of his consistent performances.
Diamond Cashel returns to racing in race seven after a stylish trials win at Taupo last month and should go a nice race. She will be ridden by Leith Innes.
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