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.”
“It is probably not ideal being on a Heavy track, but she has had two trials now on them and has gone well both times. Hopefully she can get the job done tomorrow.”
Former quality three-year-old Pier made a welcome return to racing at Te Aroha on Monday when he strode to an impressive first-up victory in an open 1300m contest.
It may have taken until the tail end of his four-year-old season, but Darryn Weatherley believes his Group One winner Pier has finally furnished into a mature racehorse.
