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15 hours ago
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Kembla preview: Local trainer Kerry Parker quietly confident in both home track quartet and city runner's chances
Local trainer Kerry Parker is optimistic of a good days racing, not just about the chances of his home track quartet but also his lone city runner. Parker has a good opinion of lightly-raced three-year-old Wild Thoughts who made his debut at Kembla back in January when third behind Modella. Put away, the Proven Thoroughbreds-owned son of So You Think has returned in very good order with an all-the-way trial win on his home track last month. 'That was a terrific preparation for him last time in,' said Parker. 'He trialled nicely at Warwick Farm and then ran well on debut before going for a spell. 'It was good education for him and this is now the start of his first real preparation.' Parker's confidence was dented a little when Wild Thoughts drew barrier 11 in the Midway Maiden Handicap (1200m). Miss Stalwart motors home to win Race 5 at @Sapphireturf! @nickoliveracing @quaydek â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 8, 2025 'Unfortunately, he has drawn a bad gate so he is going to need some luck. 'We will just have to ride him conservatively early with cover. 'If the race is run at a suitable tempo, I expect him to finishing strongly and make his presence felt.' Parker was tickled pink with the first-up run of Tom Cruising when runner-up behind Miss Stalwart at the Sapphire Coast over an unsuitable distance. He feels the son of American Pharoah is in with a great chance when he steps up to his ideal distance in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1600m) where he has drawn barrier 3. 'It was the first time I have ever run him over 1200 metres and it was a sensational run,' he said. 'I only took him there because it looked a nice race to start him off in on soft ground on a big track. 'He zipped up the inside really well in the straight. 'He has come back this time in a good frame of mind and is feeling well so I have no problem stepping him out to a mile which is more to his liking. 'I expect him to run really well again.' Why Why Why ran well on debut when third to Jared at Goulburn and followed up with a two-and-a-quarter length sixth to Shalaa Jet at Wyong. With a big drop in weight thanks to the 4kg claim of stable apprentice Ryan Bradley, the three-year-old gelding should be very competitive in the Maiden Plate (1600m). Jared gets the win for @kimwaugh6 in race 7 at Goulburn with @AshMorgan6 in the saddle! ðŸ'� â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 22, 2025 'He is still learning his trade. He's only a little fella so getting the four kilo apprentice on will definitely help him,' Parker said. 'I was really pleased with his first run at Goulburn. 'We probably tried to ride him a bit cute and make use of the inside barrier at Wyong last start. 'They ran along the first half of the race pretty slick and he was under pressure a fair way out. I think they ran something like nine lengths faster than the other mile race for the first half (mile). 'He kept grinding away and wasn't beat that fare so he still went alright.' Bradley will also partner the stayer Cosmos Factory who resumes in the Class 1 Handicap (1400m). 'Naturally he will be better as he gets out over more ground but it looks a nice enough race for him,' said Parker. 'With that weight off his back, he could run a place in a race like this with no surprise.' Parker's day starts off at Randwick with consistent mare Callistemon in the Midway Handicap (1600m). 'Callistemon and Let's Go Again have been running on alternate weeks and placed in the last four (Midways) between them.
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15 hours ago
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Kembla best bets, inside mail for Saturday, June 21, 2025
Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Kembla and best bets for Queanbeyan on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. â– â– â– â– â– KEMBLA BEST BET Race 4 No. 3: SPACEBALLS Will benefit from her first-up run and well placed down in grade. NEXT BEST Race 3 No. 3: CUBAN RAIN Broke through with a nice win last start and can go back-to-back. VALUE BET Race 7 No. 7: ALLEGRO MISS Back to provincial grade after two runs in town. QUADDIE Race 4: 1, 5 Race 5: 3, 7, 11 Race 6: 1, 5 Race 7: 2 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Comeback jockey BROCK RYAN has good book of rides and looks hard to beat in the TAB Jockey Challenge. â– â– â– â– â– QUEANBEYAN BEST BET Race 1 No. 11: VESCOVI Narrowly beaten at Wagga last start. Can go one better. NEXT BEST Race 5 No. 9: MISS INDI Broke her maiden in good fashion last start. Chance again. INSIDE MAIL – KEMBLA JAMARNI (2) was runner-up behind his stablemate Cuban Rain over 1300m on a heavy track here on June 3 and followed with a solid third to Caelus at Hawkesbury. Good chance to break through. WHY WHY WHY (4) was good on debut when third to Jared at Goulburn. Battled away okay when sixth to Shalaa Jet at Wyong. Gets in well with the 4kg claim. SO LONG FAREWELL (3) has claims on his second to Kundabung on the Kensington. GAMBLER (3) has always trialled well but hasn't delivered. He was caught wide at Newcastle last start. Won both recent trials nicely and time to show it on race day. CODENAME (2) is a first starter by Hanseatic. Was okay when third in his first trial here on May 12. Took benefit from the experience and was very good leading all-the-way to a near four length win in his second 17 days later. COSMIC EAGLE (6) was a handy third to First Landing on debut at Newcastle. CUBAN RAIN (3) showed a glimpse last preparation when a strong closing second to Rybakina over 1400m here. Kicked off this campaign with a third to Winner Of Kowloon before a smart win from Jamarni. Good chance again. JARED (2) had been runner-up six times with a number of close finishes. Finally broke through at Goulburn first-up before failing on the heavy track at Newcastle. Can bounce back. BUTTERFLY STYLE (5) dug deep to run down Rubilace in a tight finish at Sapphire Coast last start. SPACEBALLS (3) will take improvement from his first-up fourth to Mia Ballerina in a Bm64 at Canterbury. Scored a good win at Warwick Farm first-up last time in followed by a close third at Rosehill. Well placed dropping back to a Class 1. POINT SCORE (6) started third favourite on debut when down the track behind Rivellino at Randwick in January. Returned with a stylish win over 1000m here on May 31. HIPPOLYTE ROCK (2) has claims on his Super Maiden win at Newcastle before a spell. RAINBOW GODDESS (3) had a tough run out wide and was no match for Ninagloo Reef but held on for second when resuming at Hawkesbury. Had a bit of trouble getting a clear run on straightening when a nose second to Inncourt at Wyong. Can give this a shake. WILD THOUGHTS (1) did a nice job on debut when third behind Modella here back on Jan 29. Resumes here off a hard held all-the-way trial win. Wide gate the concern. BORDER TOWN (9) will take improvement from his first-up third here on June 3. UP AND UNDER (1) will appreciate a drop back in grade from two placings at Warwick Farm. Led from a wide gate when third to Knights Armour then tracked leader when third to Trapalanda over 2200m. Gets in well with the 4kg claim. PIPLUP (4) finished seventh in that race behind Trapalanda beaten two-and-a-half lengths. His two wins were over this trip, one of the at The Valley last November. ANT (5) got home well for a close third to Dark Arts at Canterbury second-up before a win over this track and trip. ALLEGRO MISS (7) scored a strong closing win in a Class 1 at Newcastle before jumping up to Midway company and not beat far in both goes. Best form is on wet tracks but she has placed on a Good 4. DIAMOND SHOW (6) followed a second to Bella Montagna here before back-to-back wins at Hawkesbury and Wyong. Chance for the hat-trick. TOM CRUISING (9) produced a good effort for second over 1212m at the Sapphire Coast first-up. Will appreciate stepping up to the mile where he has won twice. AUDENZIA (9) was wide early before getting outside the leader then going to the from on turn when just caught by Twilight Elegance here two runs back. Similar story here two weeks later when just beaten by Charleroi. Due for a win. STEEL RAIN (6) is also closing in on a win after three placings this time in. Narrowly beaten at Goulburn before a two length second to Unusual Prospect in a Gosford Super Maiden. CHEEKY DANCER (10) was third at Hawkesbury before being beaten a nose on a Good 4 in a Super Maiden at Tamworth. Not far behind the placegetters at her two runs since.
News.com.au
30-05-2025
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Adam Sherry's tips, inside mail for Kembla, Tamworth on Saturday, May 31, 2025
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets, value selection and race-by-race analysis at Kembla and best bets for Tamworthon Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! KEMBLA BEST BET Race 4 No. 1: CHARLEROI Has been good in both runs in town. Step up in trip suits. NEXT BEST Race 5 No. 5: ARE EE QUE All three wins are on the heavy and hard to beat again. VALUE BET Race 8 No. 5: CITY LIMITS Closed strongly on a wet track to win here last start. Good chance again. QUADDIE Race 5: 1, 3, 5 Race 6: 1, 4, 6, 9 Race 7: 1, 5, 7 Race 8: 2, 5, 6, 9 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW CHAD LEVER has a nice book of rides and looks a chance in the TAB Jockey Challenge. Chad Lever looks set for a good day at Kembla. Picture: Bradley Photos TAMWORTH BEST BET Race 6 No. 3: LORD PROTECTOR Narrowly beaten fourth first-up. Is a winner this track and distance. NEXT BEST Race 5 No. 5: SAGAPONACK Good effort to win last start. Can go back-to-back. INSIDE MAIL – KEMBLA RACE 1: THE RACE AGAINST SUICIDE RACE DAY 21ST JUNE 2YO MAIDEN PLATE 1000m RAGING FORCE (6) was $7 into $4.20 on debut in the Breeders Plate when wide without cover in finishing a three length sixth to King Kirk. Has since been gelded. Closed strongly under a hold when third in his May 5 Randwick trial. COSMONAUT (1) raced keenly on debut in the Inglis Challenge at Scone when third to Cashbrook and Gilette. IN LIMBO (7) came from well back when third to Amosu in the MM The Debut at the Gold Coast before a fourth to The Playwright in the Widden Stakes. Bet: Racing Force to win RACE 2: OZTECH SECURITY CG&E MAIDEN PLATE 1300m VETWELVE (7) worked forward to race outside the leader before heading towards the outside fence in the straight when third to Kundabung in a Super Maiden on the Kensington first-up. Was handy in his first campaign including a second at Canterbury. RIGHTEOUS LEGEND (4) was three-wide from about the 900m and boxed on well when second to Mignonette at Newcastle first-up. Raced outside the leader and was green in the straight when second to Carnegie Hill at Hawkesbury last start. HOMERIC (1) will be better for his first-up third here. Bet: Vetwelve to win RACE 3: PAUL BRIDGE MEMORIAL F&M MAIDEN PLATE 1300m MAID OF MOOLAH (8) worked home well for a neck second to Nymphadora at Hawkesbury on debut and followed with a fourth to Silver Wedding at Canterbury after being carried wider near the 200m. Battled away for second to Mother Goose here last start. Gets her chance to break through. CHEEKY DANCER (1) was okay when third to Pelosa at Hawkesbury then just nosed but at Tamworth. Boxed on behind Kundabung on the Kensington last start. CRIMSON MISS (2) makes her Australian debut. Runner-up at Ellerslie at her only start. Bet: Maid Of Moolah to win RACE 4: FLICK PEST CONTROL SUPER MAIDEN PLATE 1600m CHARLEROI (1) made ground from well back when third to Maori Chief and Gunroom on debut over 1250m on the Kensington on Apr 25. Was carried wider coming off the bend when fourth to Kundabung as favourite over 1400m on the same track. Looks ideally suited stepping up to the mile. SO LONG FAREWELL (3) was fourth to Maori Chief on debut before a second to Kundabung in that same Kensington race. SHE REX (8) led when fifth in that Kensington race behind Kundabung. Bet: Charleroi to win RACE 5: GO HIRE SITE RENTALS BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1000m ARE EE QUE (5) has won three races with all coming on heavy ground. Won her maiden by four lengths at Goulburn last July, won again there in February and returned from a spell with an all-the-way win at Wyong on May 1. Gets in well with the 3kg claim. INOUE (1) resumed with a tough win from Poiema at Gosford and followed up with a nose win from King's Secret over this track and distance on May 10. THE GREY (3) resumes here. Runner-up in both first-up runs. Bet: Are Ee Que to win RACE 6: TRISTAN TRIFFITT EXCLUSIVE ESTATE AGENTS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400m NOVEMBER AIR (9) led all-the-way for a nice win at Canberra followed by a second to The Mona Lisa at Goulburn. Stepped up to provincial grade when a third to City Limits in a Bm64 over 1500m on a Soft 7 here on May 17. Drops back top a Class 1. WINNER OF KOWLOON (4) was third to Silver Wedding at Canterbury on debut then fifth to Hopper at Warwick Farm before breaking through over 1200m here on May 17. TANGO QUEEN (6) has claims on her second to Miss Spacegirl last start. Bet: November Air each-way RACE 7: TLE ELECTRICAL WOLLONGONG PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1200m PRESIDES (1) is a model of consistency. Followed a narrow Newcastle win in March with placings at each of his three runs here. The latest was a head third to Hyperbolic on May 10. Is a winner on the heavy. VEGAS DREAM (5) has won three races, all on the heavy, with the latest at the Sapphire Coast on Apr 4. Was then beaten a nose on a Soft 7 at the same track by Capital Heart. Will make her presence felt. YES SIREE (7) did a nice job to win on a Heavy 10 at Wyong on debut. Bet: Presides to win RACE 8: JJJ RACING MIDWAY BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1600m CITY LIMITS (5) had trouble finding clear running until the 100m when fourth to Format here on Mar 14. Returned from a let-up with strong closing run to reel in Tip Top Timing here on May 17. HOOLIGAN TOMMY (2) has been good this campaign with a win and two placings from four starts. Only blip was in a Randwick Midway two starts back. RHEGION (6) battled away when third at Wyong over 1300m second-up. Appreciated the step up to 1600m with a good win here last start. Bet: City Limits each-way
Daily Telegraph
27-05-2025
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- Daily Telegraph
Canterbury preview: Luke Price wants a soft option for Mogwai
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Co-trainer Luke Price feels Mogwai has found himself in the right race to kick off his latest campaign but hopes the track improves back into the soft range. Despite Mogwai having a heavy track win to his credit, Price believes a soft track is ideal for the former Godolphin gelding. 'While he has won on a heavy track once before, he is a horse whose best form is on Good 4 to Soft 6,' said Price, who trains in partnership with his father, Robert. The son of Epaulette made his way to the Price's Kembla base late last year when purchased on Inglis Digital for $75,000. He kicked off for his new trainers in the best possible fashion with an all-the-way win from Tartana and So Good So Cool at Kembla on December 28. He then stepped straight to Saturday city grade when a neck third behind Zondee at Rosehill on January 18 before two unplaced runs. 'He did a good job last campaign after a long time off,' Price said. 'He scored a nice win first-up albeit in a provincial race on his home track but he did carry a big weight. 'He went great at his next start in city grade when he ran third. 'I think he's a horse who likes to stride along. He doesn't like being held up which happened at his last run.' The four-year-old is leading contender in the Benchmark 72 Handicap (1250m) first-up provided the track improves. 'He is coming up really well, I like Tommy Berry on him and I don't mind the barrier. It gives him room to stride along where he is comfortable,' he said. 'If he lobs outside the leader, he can run a very cheeky race.' Price believes Canterbury is the ideal track for Invade And Conquer who likes to control things in front. Like Mogwai, Price said the track condition is all important to the gelding who was unplaced in both runs on heavy ground. 'He's honest but he just needs a Soft 5 track at worst,' he said. 'I'm not sure if he will go around this week. We will just see how the track comes up on race morning.' The four-year-old was a dominant winner on his home track back on March 22 before a wide run when eighth at Hawkesbury followed by a fourth at Kembla. He led and give a good kick on straightening at Kembla last start before being caught on the post by Hyperbolic. From barrier 3, he would be a good chance in the Benchmark 72 (1550m) with Rachel King aboard. 'He was brave the other day. He just didn't see the horse come down the outside,' said Price. 'He's drawn well and has a good jockey on in Rachel who rates them very well in front.' The Price's other runner for the day is Miss Hvar in the Benchmark 72 (1550m) for fillies and mares. The daughter of Ocean Park debuted with a strong closing run from well back to grab Kuwait on the line at Kembla on April 19 before jumping up to a Benchmark 68 when fourth to Hyperbolic on May 10. 'I thought she ran really well the other day in a slowly run race that was dominated by the on speed horses,' Price said. 'She had to make a sustained run from near last and the track was starting to get a doughy for her. 'She has a good rider on in Tyler Schiller, has no weight and will go back any way so the barrier is not a huge concern. 'Like the other two, I just hope the track dries up a bit.' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Connections of Gunroom are banking on three key factors in the gelding's bid to break through for his first win. After leading at Warwick Farm last start, Gunroom looked home before being caught late be the flying Hopper. The son of Snitzel, who hails from the family of eight-time Group 1 winner Apache Cat, will give his rivals something to catch in the Broadsiding @ Darley Handicap (1250m). 'I thought he had the race won last start hence why we have opted to claim this week and the blinkers go on,' said Ben Vassallo, racing manager for B K Racing and Breeding. 'Also, getting him around a tighter circumference track that is rain affected as well as two kilo claim with Braith Nock. 'I think those factors can have him in a good position to break his maiden this week.' The Joe Pride-trained three-year-old was actually first past the post on debut at Hawkesbury last October before losing the race on protest to Lady Zodiac followed by a third at Wyong. This campaign, Gunroom resumed with a sixth at Hawkesbury before second placings to Maori Chief and Hopper in Super Maidens at Kensington and Warwick Farm taking his overall record to four placings from six starts. 'He hasn't been disappointing. It's just been frustrating to be so close to be honest,' Vassallo said. 'The jockey was soft on him late. It probably would have helped us in the (stewards) room if he pushed him out. 'Since then, he has had some good runs but some frustrating seconds. 'His pedigree says he will be better over further but we just want to win that maiden and then we can look to step him up in trip next preparation to 1400m or a mile.' B K Racing and Breeding also have Long Legs making her debut in the Ranvet Handicap (1100m) for two-year-old fillies. The Gary Portelli-trained daughter of Russian Revolution have been very good in both barrier trials on wet ground with Andrew Calder aboard who sticks with her. 'She is a beautiful filly. She is probably more of a three-year-old type than a two-year-old but we are late in the season now,' Vassallo said. 'She has thrived off everything we have asked of her. 'She has had a couple of weeks to prepare for this off that second trial. 'I expect her to run right up to her trials especially with the sting out of the ground.'
News.com.au
27-05-2025
- Sport
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Canterbury preview: Trainer Luke Price is hoping the weather is kind and the track dries for his trio
Co-trainer Luke Price feels Mogwai has found himself in the right race to kick off his latest campaign but hopes the track improves back into the soft range. Despite Mogwai having a heavy track win to his credit, Price believes a soft track is ideal for the former Godolphin gelding. 'While he has won on a heavy track once before, he is a horse whose best form is on Good 4 to Soft 6,' said Price, who trains in partnership with his father, Robert. The son of Epaulette made his way to the Price's Kembla base late last year when purchased on Inglis Digital for $75,000. He kicked off for his new trainers in the best possible fashion with an all-the-way win from Tartana and So Good So Cool at Kembla on December 28. Zondee swoops to take the TAB Hcp, giving @G1TySchil a Rosehill double! @HawkesRacing | @aus_turf_club â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) January 18, 2025 He then stepped straight to Saturday city grade when a neck third behind Zondee at Rosehill on January 18 before two unplaced runs. 'He did a good job last campaign after a long time off,' Price said. 'He scored a nice win first-up albeit in a provincial race on his home track but he did carry a big weight. 'He went great at his next start in city grade when he ran third. 'I think he's a horse who likes to stride along. He doesn't like being held up which happened at his last run.' The four-year-old is leading contender in the Benchmark 72 Handicap (1250m) first-up provided the track improves. 'He is coming up really well, I like Tommy Berry on him and I don't mind the barrier. It gives him room to stride along where he is comfortable,' he said. 'If he lobs outside the leader, he can run a very cheeky race.' Price believes Canterbury is the ideal track for Invade And Conquer who likes to control things in front. Like Mogwai, Price said the track condition is all important to the gelding who was unplaced in both runs on heavy ground. 'He's honest but he just needs a Soft 5 track at worst,' he said. 'I'm not sure if he will go around this week. We will just see how the track comes up on race morning.' Invade and Conquer for #Invader gets it done for a break through win! ðŸ'¥ Leading from start to finish, he made it look easy! ðŸ�ŽðŸ'¨ Invader stands for $8,800 inc gst #Invader #AquisStallions â€' Aquis Stallions (@AquisFarm) September 14, 2024 The four-year-old was a dominant winner on his home track back on March 22 before a wide run when eighth at Hawkesbury followed by a fourth at Kembla. He led and give a good kick on straightening at Kembla last start before being caught on the post by Hyperbolic. From barrier 3, he would be a good chance in the Benchmark 72 (1550m) with Rachel King aboard. 'He was brave the other day. He just didn't see the horse come down the outside,' said Price. 'He's drawn well and has a good jockey on in Rachel who rates them very well in front.' The Price's other runner for the day is Miss Hvar in the Benchmark 72 (1550m) for fillies and mares. The daughter of Ocean Park debuted with a strong closing run from well back to grab Kuwait on the line at Kembla on April 19 before jumping up to a Benchmark 68 when fourth to Hyperbolic on May 10. 'I thought she ran really well the other day in a slowly run race that was dominated by the on speed horses,' Price said. 'She had to make a sustained run from near last and the track was starting to get a doughy for her. 'She has a good rider on in Tyler Schiller, has no weight and will go back any way so the barrier is not a huge concern. 'Like the other two, I just hope the track dries up a bit.' â– â– â– â– â– Connections of Gunroom are banking on three key factors in the gelding's bid to break through for his first win. After leading at Warwick Farm last start, Gunroom looked home before being caught late be the flying Hopper. The son of Snitzel, who hails from the family of eight-time Group 1 winner Apache Cat, will give his rivals something to catch in the Broadsiding @ Darley Handicap (1250m). 'I thought he had the race won last start hence why we have opted to claim this week and the blinkers go on,' said Ben Vassallo, racing manager for B K Racing and Breeding. 'Also, getting him around a tighter circumference track that is rain affected as well as two kilo claim with Braith Nock. 'I think those factors can have him in a good position to break his maiden this week.' Hopper rallies under @tomo_sherry to take the third at Warwick Farm ðŸ'° @SnowdenRacing1 | @aus_turf_club â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 7, 2025 The Joe Pride -trained three-year-old was actually first past the post on debut at Hawkesbury last October before losing the race on protest to Lady Zodiac followed by a third at Wyong. This campaign, Gunroom resumed with a sixth at Hawkesbury before second placings to Maori Chief and Hopper in Super Maidens at Kensington and Warwick Farm taking his overall record to four placings from six starts. 'He hasn't been disappointing. It's just been frustrating to be so close to be honest,' Vassallo said. 'The jockey was soft on him late. It probably would have helped us in the (stewards) room if he pushed him out. 'Since then, he has had some good runs but some frustrating seconds. 'His pedigree says he will be better over further but we just want to win that maiden and then we can look to step him up in trip next preparation to 1400m or a mile.' B K Racing and Breeding also have Long Legs making her debut in the Ranvet Handicap (1100m) for two-year-old fillies. The Gary Portelli -trained daughter of Russian Revolution have been very good in both barrier trials on wet ground with Andrew Calder aboard who sticks with her. 'She is a beautiful filly. She is probably more of a three-year-old type than a two-year-old but we are late in the season now,' Vassallo said. 'She has thrived off everything we have asked of her. 'She has had a couple of weeks to prepare for this off that second trial. 'I expect her to run right up to her trials especially with the sting out of the ground.'
