Symon Wilde believes that moving the Archer Stakes (2500m) to this Saturday at Flemington, with its golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup (3200m) for the winner, couldn’t have come at a better time for Dashing Duchess.
“She’s in form and up and running. She deserves a shot in a race like this,” Wilde told Racing.com.
Dashing Duchess has won her past two starts comfortably at Moonee Valley, including her latest in a Quality Handicap over 2500 metres.
“She’s tracking the right way. She’s got a nice profile for an up-and-coming staying horse. She’s in form at the right time. I think she’s now got enough runs under her belt to compete at that level,” Wilde said.
“We’re hopeful and excited. She’s surprised us a little. We’ll be interested to see what level she gets to, so we’ll get a great guide in The Archer.
“If we were to win, then we’d definitely take up the option of heading to the Melbourne Cup.”
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