Listed Races Await Sofie’s Gold Class

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Talented mare Sophie's Gold Class could back up in Saturday's Listed after her win at .

Sophie's Gold Class came from well back in the field to win a Class 6 (1200m) in impressive style.

Trainer had picked out the Listed Sapphire Stakes as a target for Sophie's Gold Class but she missed a lead-up run.

“Originally when they called off the winter we were going to spell her. But then they put on some races for mares and we decided to keep her in work,” Newham said.

“I was planning to run her in the last week but she missed the run. That was why we ran Saturday as she needed to run.”

“The Sapphire might be a bit soon having to go from 1200m to 1600m in a week

“I will nominate her and see how she goes this week.”

“There is also the Gai at Ipswich but I don't know if the track would suit her.”

Sophie's Gold Class has now won six races and been placed four times from 17 starts.

“We originally thought she might be a 2000m horse the way she races but she now races best when she can get back in the field and run home strongly,” Newham said.

“One thing we learned is she can handle wet tracks as we were worried about her on it at her first run for three months.”

“But Michael ( Cahill) said she had no trouble on it.”

Cahill said Sofie's Gold Class could be in line for a bigger prize.

“She is a quality mare and might win something a bit better,” he said.

Another handy mare Ocean's Addict will be aimed at next month's (2300m) after her Doomben win.

“She was strong at 2200m in her at Doomben and I think a race like the Cup would suit her,” trainer said.

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