Tony Gollan is getting ready to make a strong showing at the two-day Rockhampton carnival, aiming to secure the trainers bonus once more.
As a trainer, with ten trainer championship wins in a row under his belt, Gollan plans to enter multiple races during the event and expresses his fondness for country racing in that area.
The Rockhampton Cup offering $150,000, and the Rockhampton Newmarket with $100,000 up for grabs, have motivated Gollan to field five contenders between the two as he strives to close out what looks to be a record-breaking season currently sitting at $8,862,756 in winnings.
Although he hasn’t clinched a Group 1 victory yet, Gollan is on track for one of his best seasons as a trainer.
The trainer who garners the most wins throughout the two-day Rockhampton carnival stands to earn a $20,000 bonus from the Rockhampton Jockey Club.
Gollan eagerly eyes this prize after winning it previously.
Gollan is gearing up for a mix of old and new at the Rockhampton Newmarket on Friday.
He’s aiming for his first win in this race, mentioning his misses previously.
The stable will be represented by Rockribbed and Ef Troop, a blend of experience and fresh talent.
The top online bookmakers are currently pricing Rockribbed as the $2.50 favourite after a stunning performance at Ipswich on June 22, leaving an impression on Gollan, who believes the horse can handle the 1300m run at Rocky.
On the other hand, the $9 Neds outsider Ef Troop showed signs of eagerness in his eighth place finish in the Listed Hinkler Handicap at Eagle Farm on June 15, prompting Gollan to plan for a more controlled ride this time around.
Gollan has hopes for Ef Troop, as they aim to tap into his glory days as one of the standout horses in the upcoming race.
Additionally, Rising Pacific is lined up to represent Gollan in the Rockhampton Cup on Saturday with PlayUp offering $11 for the win.
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