A future in Hong Kong could be on the cards for consistent three-year-old Just As Sharp if he performs up to expectations in the Gr.3 Higgins Concrete Manawatu Classic (2100m) at Trentham on Saturday.
Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson are pleased they have a live chance in the inaugural $350,000 Sir Patrick Hogan Karapiro Classic (1600m) at Te Rapa on Saturday-week following Chaource’s win at the Hamilton track on Wednesday.
A patient ride by Bailey Rogerson paid off in spades as she guided Just As Sharp to a convincing victory in the Listed Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial 3YO (1500m) at Te Rapa.
While kicking off Sharp ‘N’ Smart’s spring campaign in the 29th heat on a Heavy9 track wasn’t ideal, Graeme Rogerson was pleased with what he saw from his Group One winner at the Te Rapa trials on Tuesday.
