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Buffering out to break Group 1 duck
Top Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote says Winterbottom-bound sprinter Buffering will have no excuses if he cannot break his Group I drought in Friday night’s Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley.
Buffering has had 11 of his 28 starts in Group I company but the likes of Black Caviarand Hay List have cast shadows over some remarkable performances from the son of Mossman, causing him to rack up seven minor placings at the highest level.
However, Black Caviar and Hay List will be in spelling paddocks while Buffering leads out the Manikato Stakesfield on Friday night. Heathcote said Buffering’s Group II wins at his first two runs this time in have him at his top for his $750,000 assignment.
"Buffering, he’s about as good as I can get him,” Heathcote said. "There will be no excuses whatsoever for him (if he is beaten).”
Buffering overcame a tardy start to dominate the Moir Stakes (1200m) from the front when resuming over the Manikato Stakes course last month but settled second behind three-year-old filly Malasun before sprinting strongly to win the Schillaci Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield on October 13.
Heathcote said Buffering’s inside draw of barrier one gave jockey Hugh Bowman the flexibility to either share the speed or race behind the leaders without spending too much energy early.
"He’s drawn a nice alley for him, he doesn’t have to work too hard,” Heathcote said.
"What you see is what you get and what we saw the other day was a horse that can take a sit, travel and finish strongly.”
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dungy 27 Oct | Posts: 9217
Bowman, should have eased when SS went mad - too scared to let the rail go and Jimmy just backed off and let them run each other out of puff! Think Buffering has to hand up the 3rd best Aussie sprinter badge now to SS - she has his number! I thought mad...
dungy 27 Oct | Posts: 9217
I was so impressed with We're gonna rocks last run. He is such a professional and can beat buffering on his merits. I wouldn't think sea siren could get near either of them especially first up Mmmmm i hope you didnt lay her mate :))
choc 26 Oct | Posts: 763
Perfect sit behind the speed when sea siren pressured buffering. I have always measured similarities in short course sprints between MV and Ascot, her versatility and ability to finish off from an on-pace position would make her a massive logistical chance in ...
Chris 26 Oct | Posts: 5070
Sadly agree, might never get one Did say the same of Zipping though
LuckyLongshots 26 Oct | Posts: 4185
Bowman, should have eased when SS went mad - too scared to let the rail go and Jimmy just backed off and let them run each other out of puff! Think Buffering has to hand up the 3rd best Aussie sprinter badge now to SS - she has his number!
ICE 26 Oct | Posts: 664
Yeh Baby back in town sl ss 20`s this is the best part of the year JIM Beams for the bar B-) and more to come
Vorgtraffic 26 Oct | Posts: 1705
She has such a good racing style, always puts herself in the right spot
Chris 26 Oct | Posts: 5070
Nice work Bomber, where we drinking?
H-BOMBER 26 Oct | Posts: 10432
BANG. Just won a small fortune with Sea Lord double. Now Mr Martini tomorrow and All too Hard for a $58 and $568 multi...
ICE 26 Oct | Posts: 664
SS B-)