Michael Hickmott to aim rising star Pindaric towards spring
Leading trainer Michael Hickmott is confident the best is to come for his unbeaten rising star Pindaric.
The four-year-old son of Fastnet Rock gave followers a nervous watch before holding on to win a 1200m Benchmark 1200m at Murray Bridge on Saturday to make it five wins from as many starts.
Under pressure and hard riding from Jess Eaton, Pindaric drifted out in the run to the line after leading in the straight to beat a fast finishing Aiguilette and Street Tough.
Hickmott said Pindaric was a horse with plenty of upside.
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“He is a very nice horse but has had to do it tough again and knows absolutely nothing still,’’ Hickmott said.
“He will have one more run this time in in three weeks before we set him for the spring.
‘’I desperately want to get him into a race where they get out of his road and he can hit the line and chase.
“At the moment he is doing everything upside down. We just need to get him up in grade a bit where they can get out of his road early. Jess (Eaton) did a fantastic job and has done a great job for our stable.’’
Meanwhile, consistent Connemara Rose ($16) showed grit to take out the Port Augusta Cup on Sunday, holding out Azzureous and Grinzinger Star. The winner was trained by Scott Whittle and ridden by Lizzie Annells who brought up her first country cup win, giving her the green light to ride in town.
Stacey Metcalfe and Kayla Crowther also had good days at Port Augusta.
Metcalfe brought up her first win (Charging Fire) since resuming riding after a six-weeks suspension for failing to ride her mount out, while Crowther continued her amazing run with a winner or more at 11 of her past 12 race meetings. Claudia Lions also rode a double on Nostrovia and Bad Moon Rising, while veteran jockey David Tootell also grabbed a double on Perfect Command and Domination.
Originally published asBest to come for unbeaten Pindaric
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