Emerging sprinter Johnny Rocker is set to make another bid for top-tier glory this season, as the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) runner-up gears up to take on the $1 million Group 1 Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville on May 11.
“He galloped this morning (Saturday) and was really good,” affirmed the colt's trainer Nick Ryan to Racing.com following the triumph of his mare Belle Savoir in the $175,000 Vobis Gold Mile (1600m).
“He'll jump out on the course proper (at Flemington) on Friday and then run in The Goodwood. Very happy with how he's come through (the TJ Smith).”
Ryan also confirmed the booking of Rhys McLeod, who piloted Johnny Rocker in the William Reid, for the Goodwood ride, despite the four-year-old carrying just 54.5 kilograms.
“He's been working hard to get down (to the weight) and he'll be right,” assured Ryan regarding McLeod's preparation for the task.