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01-05-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
Brown taking aim at 4th S.A. Derby honours
ADELAIDE The adage of not making decisions on race day has rung true for Cliff Brown and his A$1 million (S$836,000) Group 1 South Australian Derby hope Scintillante. Soon after Scintillante crossed the line after the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes (2,000m) at Morphettville on April 26, Brown was ready to head back to Melbourne. But, after watching the replay of the race a few times and looking at the sectionals, Brown has decided to stay on in Adelaide and take his chance with Scintillante in Saturday's Group 1 race for three-year-olds over 2,500m at Morphettville. He knows what it takes to win the South Australian Derby, having taken the race with Cheviot in 1996, Markham (1997) and Blue Murder (2000) while Yaphet finished second in 2022 behind Jungle Magnate. And as most Singapore racing fans would also know, the former Kranji-based conditioner also has the 2011 Singapore Derby silverware earned by Clint sitting proudly on his Mornington stable office sideboard. Brown notched up 567 winners during his 12 years in Singapore from 2008 to 2021, including 34 at Group level, 13 of which in Group 1 races. Besides the Derby, his other notable Group 1 highlight was the 2017 Singapore Gold Cup with Gilt Complex. But he is probably better remembered for his two top horses, the Barree Stable duo of Debt Collector and Inferno, who cut a swathe during their respective reigns, from 2016 to 2019 and 2019 to 2020. While Covid-19 was the main push factor behind Brown's reason to depart Singapore, Inferno was also a major incentive. Renamed The Inferno, the son of Holy Roman Emperor unfortunately did not recapture that brilliance at his new home, although the career began promisingly with one Group 2 win at his second start, the McEwen Stakes (1,000m) at Moonee Valley in September 2021. The Kranji dual-Group 1 winner and eight-time winner did not win again in another 22 starts and was recently retired. Brown has since been pottering around with a tally of 80 winners in four seasons since returning to Australia, mostly at provincials like Pakenham, Cranbourne or Moe. But the 56-year-old has yet to put the bridle on a superstar of the same class as Inferno or Tarnpir Lane, his first champion back in Australia - even if Group 3 CS Hayes winner Sepals and Group 3 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap winner Von Hauke have kept him nipping away at the elite level. The days of his 13 Group 1 and Group 2 successes on home soil are starting to date. But Brown is not losing hope in the new generation coming through, like Sepals and Scintillante, to take him back to those halcyon years. At his first trip to Adelaide, Scintillante finished a closing third in the Listed Port Adelaide Guineas (1,800m) on April 12. On the strength of that performance, the son of Savabeel was heavily supported to win the Chairman's Stakes last week. But the race did not pan out as expected for Brown and jockey Blake Shinn. The one-time Sale winner over 1,717m beat only two runners home, finishing seven lengths from the winner Athanatos. With Shinn electing to stay in Melbourne and ride at Caulfield on Saturday, Brown has called on Billy Egan to ride Scintillante. Like Brown, fellow-Victorian Egan is a former South Australian Derby winner, guiding Dunkel to success in 2023. "I think it is very rare that a horse to the eye runs so poorly and then a week later turns it around, but I think there are circumstances as to why he didn't finish off like he could have," said Brown. "I re-watched the replay, saw the speed it was run at. The sectionals were actually pretty good. "He ran the fourth quickest in the last 600, 400 and 200 of the race without getting any room. "He's come through the race well, and he's had a fairly quiet week. I've done a blood on him, he's done some light work every day and he's eaten up everything. "Hopefully Billy can ride him a little closer from the draw." Scintillante has drawn barrier 5 and is currently quoted at 15-1 on the Australian market. The favourite remains Statuario at 5-2. The South Australian Derby will be run at 2.35pm Singapore time. SKY RACING WORLD
Daily Telegraph
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
South Australian Derby runner-by-runner form analysis and tips
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. The $1m South Australian Derby has drawn together a competitive line-up of three-year-old staying prospects and here is our form assessment of each of the runners. There was a field of 16 runners plus three emergencies declared for the 2500m contest. Here is a runner-by-runner analysis of every horse set to line up on Saturday. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 – GOLDRUSH GURU Showed something of a return to form last start, albeit dropping sharply in grade when fifth in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m). They've been mixing the tactics this prep and drawn out, how will they ride him? Must settle but if he does, he's proven at the trip. VERDICT: Proving hard to catch but capable on his day. 2 – STATUARIO Only one poor run this prep when down the track in the Australian Guineas. Other than that he was good through the line when third behind Australian Derby placegetter Shanwah in the Alistar Clark (2040m) before winning the Galilee Final (2400m) at Caulfield last time. Fifth run of the prep and drawn soft. VERDICT: Shapes as one of the main players. 3 – CONFETTI GARDEN Three back he wasn't far behind Australian Derby placegetter Shanwah in the Autumn Classic (1800m) before starting favourite in the Tulloch Stakes, finishing fifth, beaten two lengths. Then flopped on the back-up in the Australian Derby. Lands here four weeks between runs with a tricky gate to overcome. VERDICT: Place claims are strongest, but he needs to lift. 4 – AMERICAN WOLF Announced himself as a contender when relishing the step up to a staying trip, coming from the back half of the field to prevail in a two-horse war over Litzdeel and her form ties into Statuario from their clash in the Galilee Final (2400m). Eight-day back-up and comes back slightly in trip, from 2800m to 2500m. Gets Mark Zahra but wide draw to overcome. VERDICT: One of the main players if he handles the back-up. 5 – SAINT EMILION He didn't fire a shot in his first two runs of 2025, failing to beat a runner home over 1400m and 1600m. Then last time out he improved drastically when fourth in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week. Last spring he won the Geelong Classic over 2200m en route to finishing midfield in the Victoria Derby. VERDICT: On the improve and not without First 4 prospects. 6 – SNOOPY NOW Consistent SA gelding that was good late two back when winning the Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m) and last time out he produced the second best last 200m split in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m). Gives the impression he'll run the 2500m and he's drawn to get a decent run. VERDICT: one of the better chances coming out of the Chairman's Stakes. 7 – DUBAI FOCUS Consistent performer that's been around the mark in the lead up races. A two-time winner early in the prep, he was fourth in the Port Adelaide Guineas then last time out was third in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week where his final sectional indicates he was feeling the pinch late. VERDICT: Expect the trip to prove beyond him. 8 – LAVALIER Godolphin galloper that has got better as the distances have increased. Magnificently bred being a sibling of Helmut, Epaulette, Pearls and Bullbars and there is staying performers in the dam line. No horse hit the line better than him in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week but will need some luck from the wide draw. VERDICT: The leading chance out of the Chairman's Stakes with luck early. 9 – POLITELY DUN Held his ground two back when fourth in the Alister Clark (2040m) then last time out he appreciated stepping up to 2400m when strong to the line, second, beaten 2-1/4 lengths by Statuario in the Galilee Final at Caulfield four weeks ago. Coming into form at the right time and drawn to get favours in running. VERDICT: Has solid credentials and can't be ruled out. 10 – ROCTAVE Kiwi stayer that's lightly raced. Broke through to win a maiden at Ellerslie over 2200m two back then stepped up sharply in class last time when racing near the speed and had his chance, finishing third in the Group 3 Trelawney Stud Stakes (2100m). Hard to line up the form but it was a true staying test in his last start. VERDICT: Wouldn't leave him out of the First 4s. 11 – DARKNCONFIDENTIAL Consistent local galloper that's been competitive in the lead-up but has been beaten more than four lengths in his past two starts in the Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m) and the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week. His closing sectionals last start didn't indicate he want's more ground and has a wide gate to overcome. VERDICT: Will find this beyond him. 12 – COMPRESSING Started his career of in perfect fashion, winning a couple of low-grade races in Victoria – a 1606m maiden at Terang and a Benchmark 64 over 2080m at Cranbourne – prior to never getting into the race in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week. It was a slowly run race last time so want to be somewhat forgiving but will need some luck from the gate after drawing barrier 10. VERDICT: This is a big ask at start four. 13 – SCINTILLANTE Broke through winning his maiden at Sale over 1717m three starts back then stepped up sharply in grade and was solid, third in the Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m) before failing last time out when never sighting the bunny, always well back in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week but it should be noted he ran the fourth best last 200m split. Drawn to be closer this time. VERDICT: Can bounce back, each-way claims. 14 – CAVITY BAY Has run well in her past two in Adelaide, albeit finishing out of the placings. She found the line when fifth in the Auraria Stakes (1800m) then fourth last week in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m). Three back she was beaten more than five lengths by Chairman's Stakes winner Athanatos. VERDICT: Expecting the boys to have her measure. 15 – FEMMINILE One paced type that should run the trip – the question is will she do it fast enough? Performed over staying trips during the spring, third over 2000m in the Ethereal Stakes at Caulfield before failing in the VRC Oaks (2500m). OK to the line two back in the Auraria Stakes (1800m) then held her ground when beaten more than three lengths in the Australasian Oaks (2000m) last time. Drawn to get favours. VERDICT: Doubt she has the class to be a Group 1 winner. 16 – CHASE YOUR DREAMS – SCRATCHED 17e – CAPTAIN HILFIGER Gains a start and arrives here off a midfield finish in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week in a race that didn't favour those that raced in the second half of the field but his last 200m split didn't point to his looking for more ground. VERDICT: Not up to this. 18e – GLOBAL ECLIPSE Lightly raced colt that is yet to miss a placing in four starts, leading all of the way in his latest outing to record a six length victory in a Cranbourne Maiden over 2025m. Earlier this preparation he was close up behind the likes of Belle Detelle, Adrian Knox winner and solid Australian Oaks performer and Miss Alexis, ran well behind the placegetters in the Adrian Knox. VERDICT: Interesting runner, don't leave him out of the exotics. 19e – GIN RUMMY Won a Strathalbyn maiden two starts back over 1600m then last time he did make up a bit of ground from a hopeless position to record a midfield finish in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m), running the fourth best last 200m sectional. VERDICT: Unlikely to get a run but not the worst. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ TIPS 1st – STATUARIO (No. 2) 2nd – POLITELY DUN (No. 9) 3rd – LAVALIER (No. 8) 4th – CONFETTI GARDEN (No. 3) Originally published as South Australian Derby runner-by-runner form assessments and selections
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
South Australian Derby runner-by-runner form assessments and selections
The $1m South Australian Derby has drawn together a competitive line-up of three-year-old staying prospects and here is our form assessment of each of the runners. There was a field of 16 runners plus three emergencies declared for the 2500m contest. Here is a runner-by-runner analysis of every horse set to line up on Saturday. â– â– â– â– â– 1 – GOLDRUSH GURU Showed something of a return to form last start, albeit dropping sharply in grade when fifth in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m). They've been mixing the tactics this prep and drawn out, how will they ride him? Must settle but if he does, he's proven at the trip. VERDICT: Proving hard to catch but capable on his day. GOLDRUSH GURU wins the Penfolds Victoria Derby 🌟 It's a race to remember for @jamieleekah07 and Andrew Gluyas. 🎥 @wwos | #DerbyDay | #MelbCupCarnival — Victoria Racing Club (@FlemingtonVRC) November 2, 2024 2 – STATUARIO Only one poor run this prep when down the track in the Australian Guineas. Other than that he was good through the line when third behind Australian Derby placegetter Shanwah in the Alistar Clark (2040m) before winning the Galilee Final (2400m) at Caulfield last time. Fifth run of the prep and drawn soft. VERDICT: Shapes as one of the main players. Statuario is the dominant stayer! ðŸ'° Could the SA Derby be next for him? @Em_spartaracing — 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) April 5, 2025 3 – CONFETTI GARDEN Three back he wasn't far behind Australian Derby placegetter Shanwah in the Autumn Classic (1800m) before starting favourite in the Tulloch Stakes, finishing fifth, beaten two lengths. Then flopped on the back-up in the Australian Derby. Lands here four weeks between runs with a tricky gate to overcome. VERDICT: Place claims are strongest, but he needs to lift. Pocketing gets there in an exciting finish to the G2 Tulloch Stakes! 🎉 @R1CHARDFREEDMAN | @willfreedman | @JoshuaParr8 | @YulongInvest | @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 1, 2025 4 – AMERICAN WOLF Announced himself as a contender when relishing the step up to a staying trip, coming from the back half of the field to prevail in a two-horse war over Litzdeel and her form ties into Statuario from their clash in the Galilee Final (2400m). Eight-day back-up and comes back slightly in trip, from 2800m to 2500m. Gets Mark Zahra but wide draw to overcome. VERDICT: One of the main players if he handles the back-up. American Wolf storms down the Flemingtonstraight to win the VRC St Leger with @JohnnyA_24 for @busuttin 🤩 — Victoria Racing Club (@FlemingtonVRC) April 25, 2025 5 – SAINT EMILION  He didn't fire a shot in his first two runs of 2025, failing to beat a runner home over 1400m and 1600m. Then last time out he improved drastically when fourth in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week. Last spring he won the Geelong Classic over 2200m en route to finishing midfield in the Victoria Derby. VERDICT: On the improve and not without First 4 prospects. It's back-to-back wins for Saint Emilion who shoots through to take out the Geelong Classic ðŸ'¥ @cmaherracing — (@Racing) October 23, 2024 6 – SNOOPY NOW Consistent SA gelding that was good late two back when winning the Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m) and last time out he produced the second best last 200m split in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m). Gives the impression he'll run the 2500m and he's drawn to get a decent run. VERDICT: one of the better chances coming out of the Chairman's Stakes. 7 – DUBAI FOCUS Consistent performer that's been around the mark in the lead up races. A two-time winner early in the prep, he was fourth in the Port Adelaide Guineas then last time out was third in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week where his final sectional indicates he was feeling the pinch late. VERDICT: Expect the trip to prove beyond him. Bred by @CornerstoneStud and Don Bloodstock Pty Ltd, the 3yo #SABred Sir Prancealot gelding Snoopy Now was too good for his rivals in the final race @SAJockeyClub on Saturday, breaking his maiden by winning the Listed Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m) for trainer Darryl Hewitt.… — SAbreeders (@SAbreeders) April 13, 2025 8 – LAVALIER Godolphin galloper that has got better as the distances have increased. Magnificently bred being a sibling of Helmut, Epaulette, Pearls and Bullbars and there is staying performers in the dam line. No horse hit the line better than him in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week but will need some luck from the wide draw. VERDICT: The leading chance out of the Chairman's Stakes with luck early. Bring on the Derby! Athanatos joins the likes of Mummify and Dalasan as winners of the Chairman's Stakes. @pstokesracing @DanielStack33 — 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) April 26, 2025 9 – POLITELY DUN Held his ground two back when fourth in the Alister Clark (2040m) then last time out he appreciated stepping up to 2400m when strong to the line, second, beaten 2-1/4 lengths by Statuario in the Galilee Final at Caulfield four weeks ago. Coming into form at the right time and drawn to get favours in running. VERDICT: Has solid credentials and can't be ruled out. Shanwah too good for them in the Alister Clark! ðŸ'° Could the Australian Derby be next for him? ðŸ'€ @cmaherracing @Brown_ethan8 — 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) March 22, 2025 10 – ROCTAVE Kiwi stayer that's lightly raced. Broke through to win a maiden at Ellerslie over 2200m two back then stepped up sharply in class last time when racing near the speed and had his chance, finishing third in the Group 3 Trelawney Stud Stakes (2100m). Hard to line up the form but it was a true staying test in his last start. VERDICT: Wouldn't leave him out of the First 4s. In a truly run 2100 metre race that became a staying test, it's Kiwi Skyhalk who wins Race 7 from @Ellerslie_Races. That's 3 on the day for @marshracing. Another one for Contributer @MapperleyStud Owned by @BourbonLane — Trackside NZ (@TracksideNZ) April 19, 2025 11 – DARKNCONFIDENTIAL Consistent local galloper that's been competitive in the lead-up but has been beaten more than four lengths in his past two starts in the Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m) and the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week. His closing sectionals last start didn't indicate he want's more ground and has a wide gate to overcome. VERDICT: Will find this beyond him. Darknconfidential drops from Listed grade & is too strong late in the opener at Morphettville 🤫 — (@Racing) March 29, 2025 12 – COMPRESSING Started his career of in perfect fashion, winning a couple of low-grade races in Victoria – a 1606m maiden at Terang and a Benchmark 64 over 2080m at Cranbourne – prior to never getting into the race in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week. It was a slowly run race last time so want to be somewhat forgiving but will need some luck from the gate after drawing barrier 10. VERDICT: This is a big ask at start four. Compressing sustained a strong gallop to the line & wins at double-figure oddsðŸ'° G1 @JohnnyA_24 has won the last three races from Terang ðŸ'� @busuttin — (@Racing) March 21, 2025 13 – SCINTILLANTE Broke through winning his maiden at Sale over 1717m three starts back then stepped up sharply in grade and was solid, third in the Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m) before failing last time out when never sighting the bunny, always well back in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week but it should be noted he ran the fourth best last 200m split. Drawn to be closer this time. VERDICT: Can bounce back, each-way claims. Scintillante grits his teeth & wears down Northwood Vamoose, getting the bob in on the line ðŸ¤� @blake_shinn — (@Racing) March 30, 2025 14 – CAVITY BAY Has run well in her past two in Adelaide, albeit finishing out of the placings. She found the line when fifth in the Auraria Stakes (1800m) then fourth last week in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m). Three back she was beaten more than five lengths by Chairman's Stakes winner Athanatos. VERDICT: Expecting the boys to have her measure. "WHAT A QUALITY FILLY." Benagil wins the Australasian Oaks. The first Group 1 for Glen Thompson as a solo trainer after the passing of Mike Moroney. 😇 — 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) April 26, 2025 15 – FEMMINILE One paced type that should run the trip – the question is will she do it fast enough? Performed over staying trips during the spring, third over 2000m in the Ethereal Stakes at Caulfield before failing in the VRC Oaks (2500m). OK to the line two back in the Auraria Stakes (1800m) then held her ground when beaten more than three lengths in the Australasian Oaks (2000m) last time. Drawn to get favours. VERDICT: Doubt she has the class to be a Group 1 winner. Cinch finds the front early & clings on to take out the G3 Auraria Stakes for her third win in a row ðŸ'° @LindsayParkRace — (@Racing) April 12, 2025 16 – CHASE YOUR DREAMS – SCRATCHED 17e – CAPTAIN HILFIGER Gains a start and arrives here off a midfield finish in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m) last week in a race that didn't favour those that raced in the second half of the field but his last 200m split didn't point to his looking for more ground. VERDICT: Not up to this. It's a cruisy first win for Captain Hilfiger who makes it an easy watch for favourite backers 🫡 @gelagotisracing @bennallen44 — (@Racing) October 8, 2024 18e – GLOBAL ECLIPSE Lightly raced colt that is yet to miss a placing in four starts, leading all of the way in his latest outing to record a six length victory in a Cranbourne Maiden over 2025m. Earlier this preparation he was close up behind the likes of Belle Detelle, Adrian Knox winner and solid Australian Oaks performer and Miss Alexis, ran well behind the placegetters in the Adrian Knox. VERDICT: Interesting runner, don't leave him out of the exotics. Global Eclipse first, daylight second 🙌 The son Pierata looks like a nice staying prospect. @BMelham @MickPriceRacing — (@Racing) April 18, 2025 19e – GIN RUMMY Won a Strathalbyn maiden two starts back over 1600m then last time he did make up a bit of ground from a hopeless position to record a midfield finish in the Chairman's Stakes (2000m), running the fourth best last 200m sectional. VERDICT: Unlikely to get a run but not the worst. "An easy watch for favourite punters." Gin Rummy is off & gone heading into the weekend ðŸ'° — (@Racing) April 11, 2025 â– â– â– â– â– TIPS 1st – STATUARIO (No. 2) 2nd – POLITELY DUN (No. 9) 3rd – LAVALIER (No. 8)
Herald Sun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
2025 South Australian Derby: Goldrush Guru pushes on for Andrew Gluyas
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Trainer Andrew Gluyas will push on to Saturday's $1 million South Australian Derby with Goldrush Guru after a 'fair run' in the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes. Last year's Victoria Derby winner raced keenly in the early stages of the Derby lead-up before jockey Jason Holder was forced to release him to pilot the field. The colt took up the lead at the 1400m, sticking on honestly for fifth, beaten two and a half lengths by Athanatos. It wasn't a performance to wax lyrical about, but Gluyas was hopeful it placed the star colt in good shape for the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) on Saturday at Morphettville. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'He's good, he's come through it well, we'll accept and push on to Saturday,' Gluyas said. 'I thought he didn't go too badly, he just couldn't quite settle there and when they slackened the pace a bit he just got flushed out. 'Jason let him roll because he didn't want to have to have an argument with him, he'll be better for that, I think the profile for the back-up this year will really suit him. We are just really keen on an inside draw.' Goldrush Guru is an $11 chance in Sportsbet's futures market for the SA Derby, in which he will again be ridden by Holder. Day One of Adelaide's autumn carnival was a positive one for Gluyas: Air Assault and Seeking Stardom performed strongly, while promising sprinter Watchme Win continued his rise with a commanding win in the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes. • Better than Black Caviar? Dye's big call on The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising The four-year-old son of Harry Angel will now be tested at Group 1 level in the $1 million The Goodwood (1200m) on May 10. 'We are really excited with the way he's taken a good step each run, he was excellent Saturday,' he said. 'I felt that it was on the back of an excellent run the start before as well, he's building form and racing really well. 'He's got an opportunity to run six furlongs at a high standard (in The Goodwood), I feel that will suit him now too with a few runs under his belt going to 1200m. 'Jason worked hard to get his weight down to ride Watchme Win – that was good.' • Zahra works charm for Group 1 double at Morphettville Seeking Stardom finished a close third behind Zloties in the Group 2 Queen Of The South, while Air Assault finished fourth behind Regal Azmon in an Open Handicap and will head to the Group 3 Cummings Stakes on May 10. 'It was almost a career-best performance,' Gluyas said of Seeking Stardom. 'Perhaps she's taken the next step as well, she was well handled by Taylor (Johnstone).' Originally published as Goldrush Guru prepares for SA Derby, Watchme Win earns shot at The Goodwood for trainer Andrew Gluyas
Courier-Mail
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
2025 South Australian Derby: Goldrush Guru pushes on for Andrew Gluyas
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Trainer Andrew Gluyas will push on to Saturday's $1 million South Australian Derby with Goldrush Guru after a 'fair run' in the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes. Last year's Victoria Derby winner raced keenly in the early stages of the Derby lead-up before jockey Jason Holder was forced to release him to pilot the field. The colt took up the lead at the 1400m, sticking on honestly for fifth, beaten two and a half lengths by Athanatos. It wasn't a performance to wax lyrical about, but Gluyas was hopeful it placed the star colt in good shape for the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) on Saturday at Morphettville. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'He's good, he's come through it well, we'll accept and push on to Saturday,' Gluyas said. 'I thought he didn't go too badly, he just couldn't quite settle there and when they slackened the pace a bit he just got flushed out. 'Jason let him roll because he didn't want to have to have an argument with him, he'll be better for that, I think the profile for the back-up this year will really suit him. We are just really keen on an inside draw.' Goldrush Guru is an $11 chance in Sportsbet's futures market for the SA Derby, in which he will again be ridden by Holder. Day One of Adelaide's autumn carnival was a positive one for Gluyas: Air Assault and Seeking Stardom performed strongly, while promising sprinter Watchme Win continued his rise with a commanding win in the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes. • Better than Black Caviar? Dye's big call on The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising The four-year-old son of Harry Angel will now be tested at Group 1 level in the $1 million The Goodwood (1200m) on May 10. 'We are really excited with the way he's taken a good step each run, he was excellent Saturday,' he said. 'I felt that it was on the back of an excellent run the start before as well, he's building form and racing really well. 'He's got an opportunity to run six furlongs at a high standard (in The Goodwood), I feel that will suit him now too with a few runs under his belt going to 1200m. 'Jason worked hard to get his weight down to ride Watchme Win – that was good.' • Zahra works charm for Group 1 double at Morphettville Seeking Stardom finished a close third behind Zloties in the Group 2 Queen Of The South, while Air Assault finished fourth behind Regal Azmon in an Open Handicap and will head to the Group 3 Cummings Stakes on May 10. 'It was almost a career-best performance,' Gluyas said of Seeking Stardom. 'Perhaps she's taken the next step as well, she was well handled by Taylor (Johnstone).' Originally published as Goldrush Guru prepares for SA Derby, Watchme Win earns shot at The Goodwood for trainer Andrew Gluyas
