Another dose of the mighty Americain this time around? Could be. Latest reports say the French stayer, owned by Aussies, may be a surprise runner in the Zipping Classic at Sandown on Saturday week. His connections are still agonising over his immediate and long-term future. Owners Gerry Ryan and Kevin and Colleen Bamford have decided to keep the tough 7YO in Australia but are yet to decide on a trainer to take over from French master Alain de Royer Dupre. The Zipping Classic and the Hong Kong Va
Another dose of the mighty Americain this time around? Could be. Latest reports say the French stayer, owned by Aussies, may be a surprise runner in the Zipping Classic at Sandown on Saturday week. His connections are still agonising over his immediate and long-term future. Owners Gerry Ryan and Kevin and Colleen Bamford have decided to keep the tough 7YO in Australia but are yet to decide on a trainer to take over from French master Alain de Royer Dupre. The Zipping Classic and the Hong Kong Vase, a race in which Americain ran third last year, are possible targets before he is switched from de Royer Dupre's care.
Americain isn't the only international Cup runner to be staying in Australia. OTI Racing director Terry Henderson says Manighar, Bauer, Drunken Sailor and Sahara Sun will all stay in Australia.