Queensland raider Better Than Ready turned in an impressive jumpout performance on the Flemington straight course on Tues morning - an indication the 3YO will be on the radar of most punters for Sat's Grp 1 1200m Newmarket. Accompanied by fellow Newmarket contenders Shamexpress and Shamal Wind, Better Than Ready, ridden by race jockey Craig Williams, ran a smart 46.48s to win the 800m jumpout. Trainer Kelly Schweida says: 'That was a nice hitout...It's so important to have had a look around down
Queensland raider Better Than Ready turned in an impressive jumpout performance on the Flemington straight course on Tues morning - an indication the 3YO will be on the radar of most punters for Sat's Grp 1 1200m Newmarket. Accompanied by fellow Newmarket contenders Shamexpress and Shamal Wind, Better Than Ready, ridden by race jockey Craig Williams, ran a smart 46.48s to win the 800m jumpout. Trainer Kelly Schweida says: 'That was a nice hitout...It's so important to have had a look around down the straight and I was quite happy with the way he went...It's a big jump from a Listed race in Queensland to Australia's leading sprint but he's a promising horse and the thing that persuaded us to come was the light weight - 50.5 kilos.'