Looks like we will be seeing the enigmatic Star Witness taking on Black Caviar in Sat's big Grp 1 Newmarket Hdcp 1200m. The colt had a brilliant workout at Flemington on Tuesday and then came the news that in-form jockey Ben Melham will be available for the Newmarket ride. Melham had been outed by stewards until Sunday night for careless riding at the Australian Guineas meeting, but he's had two days trimmed from the penalty on appeal. This allows him to take a strong book of rides at the Super
Looks like we will be seeing the enigmatic Star Witness taking on Black Caviar in Sat's big Grp 1 Newmarket Hdcp 1200m. The colt had a brilliant workout at Flemington on Tuesday and then came the news that in-form jockey Ben Melham will be available for the Newmarket ride. Melham had been outed by stewards until Sunday night for careless riding at the Australian Guineas meeting, but he's had two days trimmed from the penalty on appeal. This allows him to take a strong book of rides at the Super Saturday meeting.