Bittercreek is shaping up as the standout contender for Friday night’s Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m), according to co-trainer Will Larkin, who hopes the colt can live up to expectations in the rescheduled $3 million feature on the Gold Coast.
Originally set to run in Saturday’s abandoned Magic Millions meeting, the Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m) runner-up has had to adjust his preparation, but Larkin remains optimistic about his chances.
“He’s trialled well here and his form in Queensland from his two-year-old season is really good,” Larkin, who trains in partnership with Leon and Troy Corstens, told Racing.com.
“He loves going this way. He’s done everything right, looks terrific, and his trackwork has been incredible.
“I think (Saturday) he was ready to peak, and heading into Friday he will be the same.
“He’s probably the best horse in the race. If he gets a bit of luck from the draw (and) we get a track better than a Soft (6) he can definitely win.”
Stablemate Zou Sensation is also on track for the rescheduled Magic Millions Cup (1400m), with Larkin confident both runners will present well on race day.
“You have to scramble to make things happen and they’ll be there in good order.
“Our two both handle the wet, but I reckon they are more effective on top of the ground.
“If we happened to get a dry track it would definitely be a positive.”
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