Darryn and Briar Weatherley are under no illusions about the holiday task ahead of Buglari but are confident the three-year-old is up to making a strong impression.
“You have got a dual Cox Plate (Gr.1, 2040m) winner in Via Sistina in the field, but I really believe he deserves his spot in the field, and she will know he is there.”
Pier’s latest black type success at Eagle Farm prompted major celebrations, but there was also a bittersweet side for connections of the high-class son of Proisir.
“This horse has achieved what I expected he would. I truly believe he would have been a force to be reckoned with in the Straddie, but maybe next year."
“It was probably as good as a trial for him today, his times were nice and Sam was pretty bullish, he said he was quite bold in his work which is good going forward.”
