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Bella Montagna, Saturday 9th May, Gosford, Race 6:

I am placing my trust in Adam Hyeronimus here because her racing pattern at this track is not the ideal set up. Adam is an in form, natural heavyweight rider so I think he could be the difference between her winning and running a thrilling third.

 

She didn’t truly hit her straps until she got out to 2400 metres last preparation but she has returned with more zip, as she showed when running brilliantly over a mile first up. I would love to see her race against the girls but those races simply do not exist and she is proven in this grade.

 

While I have seemingly identified a number of things she needs to overcome on Saturday, I do think she can do just that and keep our long-range plan of the Queensland Winter Carnival firmly on track.

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