Chris Waller is eager to see the return of Francesco Guardi and Hinged as the two line up in an open handicap over 1400 metres at Rosehill this weekend, aiming to make their mark early in the campaign.
Francesco Guardi, who has been off the track for ten months and has failed to recapture his best since his impressive victory in the 2022 Group 2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m), is on a mission to recapture his best form.
Now a seven-year-old, he recently finished third behind Saturday’s rival Tom Kitten in a trial and is nominated for both the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m).
Hinged is also returning for another campaign after connections decided against retiring her to the broodmare barn, hoping she can secure another Group 1 victory.
“We thought about it, but no, we’re happy to push on at this stage,” explained Waller.
“She has run in the top four in Group 1 races about eight times. She’s a bit older now, but she’s not far off them.”
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