Trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to getting his Group One winner Aegon back to a mile at Otaki on Saturday in the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic.
Andrew Forsman is hopeful a drop back in distance will produce the best of Aegon when the talented galloper contests the Gr.1 Harcourts Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday.
It’s been more than a year since New Zealand punters have seen Aegon step out on raceday in his homeland, but they will get their fix of the gelding when he lines-up in the Gr.1 TAB Classic (1600m) on Saturday.
Despite a bold return to racing by Mustang Valley at Te Rapa last month, trainer Andrew Forsman has resisted the temptation to raise the bar any earlier than he needs to.
Star galloper Mr Brightside has returned in imperious fashion when successful in Saturday’s Gr.2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, a race the son of Bullbars won last year.
Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman was justifiably pleased with the efforts of his well-travelled galloper Aegon, who attacked the line well under James McDonald for fifth in Sunday’s Gr.1 Champions Mile (1600m) in Hong Kong.
