Big owner Lloyd Williams intends to take on hot fav Denman with his rising star Linton in the Australian Guineas. LW reckons Linton is even better than his ace performer Reset, who was retired early and unbeaten. The tycoon says: 'Linton is probably a better horse than Reset...I think he's got more scope and a touch of brilliance.' Reset downed Starcraft to win the 2004 Australian Guineas at the fourth of his five career starts. Linton will tacklethe Guineas at his fourth run after winning the G
Big owner Lloyd Williams intends to take on hot fav Denman with his rising star Linton in the Australian Guineas. LW reckons Linton is even better than his ace performer Reset, who was retired early and unbeaten. The tycoon says: 'Linton is probably a better horse than Reset...I think he's got more scope and a touch of brilliance.' Reset downed Starcraft to win the 2004 Australian Guineas at the fourth of his five career starts. Linton will tacklethe Guineas at his fourth run after winning the Grp 2 Alister Clark Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Feb 13. TAB Sportsbet has Linton as a $4.50 second fav behind Denman for the $750,000 feature. Williams will have to pay a big late entry fee to secure Linton a run in the Guineas.
Top stayer Viewed is out until next season after falling victim to a virus. A statement on Bart Cummings's website says: 'The horse has been found to be suffering a virus which required treatment and following discussion between Bart and the horse's owner, Dato Tan Chin Nam it has been decided to spell Viewed immediately. Following completion of his spell Viewed will be returned to training for the spring racing with his principall goal being the Grp 1 3200m 150th Anniversary Melbourne Cup.'