Here To Shock could be set to head to Pakenham to chase the significant prize money on offer in The Supernova, with an 800-metre jump-out at Flemington on Friday potentially determining whether the 11-time winner lines up just eight days later.
Co-trainers Ben, Will, and JD Hayes already have Arkansaw Kid confirmed as a runner in the $1 million contest on December 21, with the Group 2 winner taking Cavallo Park’s slot.
Lindsay Park Racing also holds a slot in the race. Although plans are still to be confirmed, Ben Hayes mentioned on Wednesday that Here To Shock is in the mix to fill that slot.
“Here To Shock has won almost $2 million in prize money and has been freshened since his unplaced run in the $3 million Big Dance (1600m) on November 5,” Hayes said.
“Unfortunately, with 62 kilos in the Big Dance, and the mile, it just sorted him out.”
Meanwhile, Hayes noted that Arkansaw Kid has trained on well since his close second to Welwal in the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m).
“He still ran really well and did everything correct, so he will head there (to The Supernova) and he’s in great form,” Hayes added.
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