Prince Tycoon to back-up after eight-day break in BRC Sires' Produce Stakes at Eagle Farm
Prince Tycoon won on debut at Caulfield before running a game second in last Friday night's $1m Magic Millions National 2YO Classic (1000m) at the Gold Coast but Busuttin and Young will back-up the gelding in Saturday's Group 2 BRC Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) at Eagle Farm.
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Busuttin said the son of Written Tycoon had recovered well from his placing behind the Paul Shailer-trained Isti Star at the Gold Coast.
He said Prince Tycoon was back in his temporary home in a stable adjacent to the Gold Coast racecourse soon after the race, which helped the talented youngster recover quickly from his race.
'He was quickly back in his box with no travelling and it was a 1000m race but he's come through it well,' Busuttin said.
'We had a look at him before acceptances but he looks well.
'We might as well have a go.'
Busuttin said Prince Tycoon would do little on the track before tackling the $1m BRC Sires' Produce.
'He had Saturday off, he had Sunday in the pool and Monday morning he had a canter,' Busuttin said.
'He'll just canter for the rest of the week.'
Prince Tycoon is an $8 chance in early final field betting on the BRC Sires' Produce after drawing barrier 14 for the feature.
Blake Shinn rode Prince Tycoon at the Gold Coast but Nash Rawiller will ride the youngster with Shinn booked for the Kelly Schweida-trained Grafterburners.
Meanwhile, Busuttin said talented import Craig's winter campaign was over before it began.
Craig had two trials to prepare him for a tilt at the Stradbroke Handicap but Busuttin said the four-year-old son of Territories was back in the spelling paddock.
'He's gone for a spell,' Busuttin said.
'He's got a minor problem so we've decided to stop with him and give him a break.'
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