Ciaron Maher is contemplating the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) and a Valley debut for Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) after his Group One win in last Saturday’s Oakleigh Plate (1100m).
Maher said the gelding has pulled up well and The Valley sprint on March 22 could be the next option for the eight-time winner, who on Monday afternoon was not in markets for the A$1 million sprint.
“It will be interesting to see what his rating gets to,” Maher said on Monday.
“There’s a plethora of options for him but maybe a William Reid 1200 metres around The Valley?
“He is in really good order.
“He had furnished going into this prep and he is just a horse the owners have been patient with and he’s at the top of his game.”
The stable won the William Reid Stakes with Loving Gaby (I Am Invincible) in 2020 after she finished second in the Newmarket Handicap.