The Phillip Stokes-trained Stretan Angel made an impressive return to trackwork at Pakenham on Tuesday morning, with the four-year-old inserting herself as a potential contender for the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on February 15.
That’s the intended return date for the daughter of Harry Angel, with Stokes speaking to Racing.com to confirm the target after an eye-catching jump-out victory.
“She obviously won the jump-out, when she got to the front, she sort of clocked off a bit, knew she done her job,” said Stokes.
“She had a good blow so there’s good improvement to come.
“He (Lachlan Neindorf) was very positive, he said she was a little bit keen early, then she just switched off beautifully, and when he asked her he said she was electric showing that nice turn of speed that she’s got.
“She’ll go to the Lightning now first-up, she always seems to take a run just to bring her on and then she’ll go to the Newmarket.
“She’s dynamic down the straight. She won the Danehill Stakes (Group 2) so we’re in for a good prep.
“She raced in the Champions Sprint, and I think she ran fourth that day not beaten far, so she only needs to find a few lengths and she’ll be competing against the elite.”
Stretan Angel is currently a $26.00 chance for the Lightning Stakes with horse racing bookmakers.
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