Nick Ryan is preparing to send in-form nine-year-old Munhamek into his 14th start of the campaign this Saturday in the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.
The son of Dark Angel is riding high on a three-race winning streak, including his most recent victory in the Listed VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final (1600m).
Ryan was particularly pleased with Munhamek’s performance during an 800-metre Flemington jump-out last Monday, where he cruised home alongside Mr Brightside.
“He’s had a little freshen, he had a week down at Fulmen Park, and he certainly hasn’t gone backwards,” Ryan said.
“He jumped out alongside Mr Brightside in a pretty good heat and went super, so I’m really looking forward to the P B Lawrence.
“I think I’ve got him going as good as ever.”
Ryan also noted that Munhamek’s preparation mirrors that of Sircconi, who nearly won the P.B. Lawrence, finishing second to Savatiano.
“It’s the same path we took with Sircconi, but we’re taking in that residual fitness out of the winter. It’s a nice race for him,” Ryan added.
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