Chris Waller is pleased with the condition of his star mare, Fangirl, as she prepares for a bid to secure consecutive victories in this Saturday’s Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m).
Fangirl, with her regular jockey James McDonald, will jump from barrier four in a field of twelve, including the front-running mare Pride Of Jenni.
Despite the challenge posed by the pace-setting Pride Of Jenni, Waller remains confident in the ability of his six-year-old Sebring mare to adapt and perform strongly, regardless of the race’s tempo.
“It’s a great challenge taking on Pride Of Jenni, we’re ready to go, we’re at our peak, and obviously, she is too, coming off a good win last start,” Waller said.
“It’ll be a different type of race to what we’d usually see in Sydney, which is more sit and sprint.
“Pride Of Jenni puts the pressure on from the start, but I think we’re all aware of how she races now, and we’ve just got to adapt to it.”
Fangirl enters the race following a victory over the same track and distance in the 7 Stakes (1600m), as well as a soft barrier trial at Randwick on October 8.
“Her run last start was good, it showed she’s back where we need her to be. The only concern is the weather.
“She’s not as effective on a wet track, but I’m very happy with her,” Waller added.
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