Larry Cassidy Rides For Godolphin Again

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Jockey gets the chance to continue his good strike rate with the powerful stable after securing the key ride on at Doomben.

Plague Stone will be Godolphin's first runner of the winter carnival when he contests Saturday's Listed Mick Dittman Plate (1100m).

A gelding by Lonhro out of stakes-placed Giggleswick, Plague Stone raced in top company as a two-year-old finishing second in a Blue Diamond Prelude when beaten less than a length by top sprinter .

His only win was in the 2018 Prelude at before a fourth in the Rosebud when beaten three-quarters of a length.

Plague Stone has had two trials to prepare for the winter, winning the latest at two weeks ago.

Cassidy is cementing himself as a rider for Godolphin in Brisbane when they don't use a Sydney jockey.

He has two wins, including the Listed Nudgee Quality on , from three rides for Godolphin this season.

“It is always an honour to ride for Godolphin. You know whenever you get on a Godolphin horse you have a real chance,” Cassidy said.

Godolphin Australian manager Vin Cox confirmed the organisation expected to have a strong hand in Brisbane this winter.

It could be a big day for Cassidy who will also ride the favourite for in the Listed Tails Stakes .

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