Suisse D'Or and Compact Yarn fought a titanic tussle two months ago and, a contest devoid of speed, can provide a platform for the pair to reprise their thrilling duel on Wednesday night at Happy Valley, with the stayers standing out as double bankers in the opening leg of the Triple Trio. The 1,800m trip at the city track is the same circuit the pair finished one-two over in December, with the rail even in the same "B" position as when Suisse D'Or fought off Compact Yarn by a head aft
Suisse D'Or and Compact Yarn fought a titanic tussle two months ago and, a contest devoid of speed, can provide a platform for the pair to reprise their thrilling duel on Wednesday night at Happy Valley, with the stayers standing out as double bankers in the opening leg of the Triple Trio. The 1,800m trip at the city track is the same circuit the pair finished one-two over in December, with the rail even in the same "B" position as when Suisse D'Or fought off Compact Yarn by a head after being challenged right to the line.
The pair had been around a while without making an impact, but it was a change to more positive riding tactics that brought out the best in both of them.
Suisse D'Or was none from 22 before Andreas Schutz removed all head gear and instructed jockeys to fire forward, with immediate effect. The six-year-old scored on the dirt and has since added two more seconds and the last Happy Valley win.
Tye Angland takes the ride and, from gate seven, should be able to get his own way in front, with no noted pacemakers drawn inside or out.
Right on his hammer will be Rickey You Poon-fai's Compact Yarn, who will be meeting his rival slightly better at the weights with Neil Callan getting the advantage at the draw, jumping from five. The five-year-old lacks a killer punch at the end of a race, but has been consistent enough to run three consecutive seconds, beaten a head twice and then half-a-length, and he should be in the finish again.
With both horses able to run the trip and no foreseeable pressure it should be between them again.
Next in is Mount Victory (Zac Purton), who has been slightly disappointing, but maybe a change to Paul O'Sullivan's stable and barrier three can turn things around.
Industrial Legend (Mark du Plessis) has won his way back into Class Four, where he found it too hard previously, but might have returned a better horse and gets a nice gate (four) and light weight (116 pounds). He can race handy and could, too, benefit from a soft tempo.
Amazing Journey (Brett Prebble) is an option. He plugs away and gets to this trip for the first time at his 46th start, but he might be suited to it now and has drawn one.
Full Spirit (Gerald Mosse) was off the bit a long way from home last start, but still finished second, and he can be considered.
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