A combination of the world financial crisis and immaturity meant regally-bred filly Salutations didn't go through the sales ring as a yearling.Instead her breeder, Arrowfield Stud supremo John Messara, elected to retain her to race.His son Paul was handed the task of training the youngster who will make her debut in the True Solutions International Hcp (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday."There were about half a dozen horses who were a bit backward and given the year was what it was, they didn't thi

A combination of the world financial crisis and immaturity meant regally-bred filly Salutations didn't go through the sales ring as a yearling.

Instead her breeder, Arrowfield Stud supremo John Messara, elected to retain her to race.

His son Paul was handed the task of training the youngster who will make her debut in the True Solutions International Hcp (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

"There were about half a dozen horses who were a bit backward and given the year was what it was, they didn't think they'd do as well in the sales ring," Paul Messara said.

"So they kept a few and she was one of them."

Salutations is by Arrowfield's flagship sire Redoute's Choice out of dual stakeswinner Toast Of The Coast.

Two of her relations who have made it to the sales have been keenly sought with her full-sister realising $600,000 at the Magic Millions in 2007 and Darley paying $1 million for a full-brother at last year's Easter sale.

Messara isn't expecting too much from Salutations on Saturday but is hopeful she will develop into a handy galloper with time.

"She's shown a bit at home and she trialled fairly," Messara said.

"It's only early days but I think she will be a nice horse, it might just be a bit early for her.

"I'll probably give her one or two starts then give her a break and hopefully bring her back for the autumn if she is showing enough."

Salutations, who has drawn barrier three, finished sixth to Saturday's rival Nachtanz's Secret at her only trial earlier this month.

Meanwhile, Robert Price has accepted with both Druid and Jordan Valley in the Paul Goode Benefit Hcp (1500m).

Price is still weighing up whether to save Jordan Valley for a race a week later but long-term he hopes the promising stayer can measure up to some of the Cup races over the Christmas-New Year period.

Druid is a definite starter on Saturday and comes into the race having posted a win at Canberra two starts ago before finishing third to Bromar at Canterbury last month.

He is proven at Rosehill where he claimed a 1300-metre Saturday-class race in January when ridden by Kathy O'Hara who will again be aboard this weekend.

"He won well at Canberra but he was dealt with a bit heavily by the handicapper after that win," Price said.

"I thought he should have nearly won at Canterbury the other day and he does go well at Rosehill."