Kris Lees had a hunch that waiting for this Saturday’s Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m) would be the right move for Luncies, and his decision was confirmed after a quick look at the Group 2 Q22 (2200m).
Skipping the $1.2 million event has left Luncies fresh to tackle the $250,000 Ipswich Cup.
Luncies has finished fifth in his two starts this campaign, most recently in the Group 3 Lord Mayor’s Cup (1800m), and Lees is confident he is ready to peak in his next two starts.
“He seems in good order. We considered today, but I thought dropping him back a peg might be beneficial,” Lees said from Eagle Farm on Saturday.
“I think he’d have run well today, but I thought next week is probably the softer of the two.
“He’ll probably go from there to Caloundra. This looks a nice progression for him.”
The $300,000 Caloundra Cup (Listed, 2400m) will be run at the Sunshine Coast on July 6.
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