Katherine Coleman says all indications from riding I Wish In Win (NZ) (Savabeel) in work are that he is ready to take another significant step towards his goal of The Everest, when he starts in the Gr.1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) on Friday night at The Valley.
I Wish I Win resumed with a fast-finishing fifth in the Gr.1 Moir Stakes (1000m) behind Mornington Glory (Shalaa) in an effort which pleased the co-trainers Coleman and Peter Moody.
“We’re really happy with him. He’s come through that first-up run in good order and he’s bounced through it. He’s jumping out of his skin and is ready to go to the races again,” Coleman said.
“He’s still got improvement to come with the view that the Everest in three weeks is his main target, but he’s taken good natural improvement from that first-up run and, if he gets his chance, he should be close on Friday night,” she said.
“As long as we see him strong to the line. We want to see him running well and it could be a flashing third depending on how the race pans out.”