Five-year-old gelding Satness delivered a strong performance at Randwick under the guidance of trainers Robert and Luke Price, marking a significant moment for jockey Brock Ryan, who was returning to the metropolitan racing scene after a five-month hiatus due to a shoulder injury.
The resilient son of Sweynesse enjoyed an impeccable ride, tracking just behind the race leader and displaying determination in the final stretch to repel challenges from fellow Kiwi breds Elettrica and Loving Cilla.
With four wins in 34 starts and an additional 15 placings to his name, Satness might now be considered for a start in the A$500,000 Four Pillars Midway over 1500m at Rosehill on November 4.
Luke Price expressed his satisfaction, stating, “It’s great for Brock; he gave him a lovely ride. We drew a nice barrier to get a soft run, but full credit to the horse, he is just so tough.”
Despite a lengthy work period, Satness showed his reluctance for downtime during a brief paddock break after his recent Rosehill outing.
“He has been in work for a long time, and we gave him three or four days off after Rosehill the other week, and he didn’t like the paddock at all, so we said come back in, mate,” Price explained.
Looking ahead, Price mentioned the possibility of targeting the Four Pillars race on Golden Eagle Day, but he acknowledged that the horse’s condition would ultimately determine the path.
“There is a race on Golden Eagle Day – the Four Pillars – it might really suit him, depending on whether I can keep him up for that much longer. We can send him down to the farm for a few days in between, and it could be a good goal, but he will tell us.”
Brock Ryan, delighted to return to the winner’s circle at Randwick, expressed his satisfaction with his mount’s courageous effort.
“They put on a good clip early, and my horse started to get up on the bridle at the top of the straight,” Ryan said.
“I was able to get off the leader’s heels and work into it when I wanted to. He was game late, and I felt vulnerable at the 100m, but once that horse got to me, he found again.”
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