Ausbred Flirt ready for Saturday grade test at Randwick
Written by Clinton Payne, Racenet.
Exciting prospect Ausbred Flirt takes another step up the ladder on Saturday when she tackles metropolitan grade at Randwick.
The Brad Widdup-trained four-year-old mare has been a star on the provincial circuit in recent weeks, recording two emphatic wins at Kembla by 6½ and 4¾ lengths respectively.
Ausbred Flirt winning at Newcastle - Bradley Photos
"She's a horse I've always had an opinion of," Widdup said.
"She won her first start impressively then disappointed in her two runs in the next prep so I stopped, gave her a good break and she's come back a better horse from it.
"It's been a work in progress but she's definitely going the right way."
High-profile owner Brae Sokolski and his Yes Bloodstock syndicate purchased into Ausbred Flirt's ownership group after her latest Kembla demolition earlier this month.
The daughter of Japanese stallion Maurice attempt to continue her rise through the ranks in Saturday's The Agency Real Estate 3&4YO Benchmark 72 Handicap (1600m).
Ausbred Flirt's trainer Brad Widdup - Mark Evans/Getty Images
Early betting indicates the race is likely to be a two-horse war with Ausbred Flirt sharing top billing with the Chris Waller-trained Estadio Mestalla.
The pair are $3.20 joint favourites.
"She's definitely a Saturday class horse, a good type, a big strong filly that probably took a while to grow into herself," Widdup said.
"She appreciates the firmer tracks, so summer is a good time for her to be working her way through the grades.
"Right now I think the mile is her perfect trip so Saturday's race ticks quite a few boxes.
"It is another step up but I expect her to prove competitive in it."
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