Trainer Bryan Guy is trying to tread a diplomatic path at home ahead of the clash of stablemates Masai Pride and Pentacity at Doomben.Magic Millions Cup winner Masai Pride is part-owned by Guy's wife Kerry while Pentacity is owned by his son Daniel, daughter Katie and her husband Barry Bowditch.The stablemates are set to clash in Saturday's QTIS 600 Open Handicap (1615m)."It's family versus family and I'm trying to stay out of it," Guy said."Otherwise, I might have to do my washing myself."Guy i
Trainer Bryan Guy is trying to tread a diplomatic path at home ahead of the clash of stablemates Masai Pride and Pentacity at Doomben.
Magic Millions Cup winner Masai Pride is part-owned by Guy's wife Kerry while Pentacity is owned by his son Daniel, daughter Katie and her husband Barry Bowditch.
The stablemates are set to clash in Saturday's QTIS 600 Open Handicap (1615m).
"It's family versus family and I'm trying to stay out of it," Guy said.
"Otherwise, I might have to do my washing myself."
Guy is reluctant to inflame the household situation and prefers not to reveal who he considers has the better chance of success.
"They'll both run well," he said.
Masai Pride was ridden by Macau-bound jockey Paul Hammersley in the Magic Millions Cup (1400m) at the Gold Coast on January 10 but Guy has decided to claim on the enigmatic sprinter.
"He's gone up five kilos in the weights and seven points in the ratings so I decided to claim three kilos with Chris McIver," he said.
"Paul Hammersley knew the situation with Masai Pride if he got a big weight and he'll ride Pentacity."
Six-year-old Masai Pride hasn't raced over 1600m since finishing eighth in the Group Two Queensland Guineas at Eagle Farm in 2006.
"He hasn't been over a mile for quite a while but I've decided to try him now so we can work out where to go with him later on," Guy said.
"All his half-brothers, Master Raider, Winsted and Motivate, went further as they got older and he gives me the same impression."
Kerry Guy races Masai Pride in partnership with the stable's long-time client Jim Forsyth who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2007 for his services to the dairy industry.
"Kerry and Jim bred him and they tried selling him at the Magic Millions sales but he didn't bring enough money," Guy said.
"Kerry was pushing to sell but Jim and I held her back. It was an astute decision," he said.
Masai Pride was subsequently gelded and has gone on to win more than $590,000 in prizemoney for his connections.
Masai Pride's victory in this month's Magic Millions Cup came at his third attempt to win the Gold Coast feature.
He previously went down by a neck to Warrior Trader in 2007 and then finished fifth to Theseo in March last year.
Guy hopes to formulate winter plans for Masai Pride while Pentacity is likely to be spelled during the cooler months.
Pentacity has been racing consistently over longer distances with a win and two placings from her past three starts, but Guy feels a drop back in distance is in the mare's best interests.
"I think she has a bit of dash about her, that's why I've brought her back in distance," he said.
"I don't think she's a winter carnival horse so she'll probably spell when it gets cooler."