Triumphant Choice Faces Steep Learning Curve
- Thursday, 15 July 2010 04:29
Premier trainer Peter Moody believes last start winner Triumphant Choice still has a lot to learn heading into Saturday's $70,000 Epilepsy Foundation Handicap (2000m) at Caulfield.
Moody has had the three-year-old colt for just two starts, including a four length Maiden victory at Sale two weeks ago, but has no reservations in stepping straight up to city class.
"John Hawkes had the horse for his first few runs which included the Sires Produce Stakes (G2) behind Rostova," said Moody.
"I dropped him back a fair few rungs in grade and he won accordingly.
"Saturday's race is a big step up in class on the win, but it is against his own age and will really help his development," Moody added.
The son of Redoute's Choice is a work in progress according to Moody who is expecting this preparation to be more of a learning experience for the colt.
"He has a lot to learn about racing," said Moody.
"Obviously being a half brother to Savabeel I am expecting him to enjoy the extra distance and improve as a rising four-year-old, but he still does quite a bit wrong.
"I am also still learning about the horse and whatever he does on Saturday I'm sure he will improve on," he added.
Triumphant Choice has drawn an outside gate but will have the services of stable jockey, and leading Victorian hoop, Luke Nolen in the saddle.
Picture: Colin Bull.
