The Poms are already throwing down Melbourne Cup challenges...UK stayer Furmigadelaguista is reported to be a certain nom for the great race. The Karl Burke trained Furmigadelagiusta won a Listed race at Pontefract on Sunday. KB says: 'His owner was keen to run him over hurdles, but I suggested we give him a chance to be a serious Cup horse with a crack at the Melbourne Cup in November...I have always thought a lot of him and he is my favourite in the yard.'Although rated a Heavy-10, the Gosford
The Poms are already throwing down Melbourne Cup challenges...UK stayer Furmigadelaguista is reported to be a certain nom for the great race. The Karl Burke trained Furmigadelagiusta won a Listed race at Pontefract on Sunday. KB says: 'His owner was keen to run him over hurdles, but I suggested we give him a chance to be a serious Cup horse with a crack at the Melbourne Cup in November...I have always thought a lot of him and he is my favourite in the yard.'
Although rated a Heavy-10, the Gosford track is in racing order for Wednesday's Takeover Target Stks meeting. Track manager Steve Scollard says he's is confident racing will go ahead. 'There are no safety concerns with the track,' he says.