Nick Ryan is gearing up to send the in-form nine-year-old Munhamek into his 14th start of the campaign in Saturday’s Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.
The son of Dark Angel has been on a winning streak, claiming victory in his last three races, including the Listed VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final ( 1600m).
Ryan was pleased with Munhamek’s performance, particularly after he comfortably matched strides with Mr Brightside in an 800-metre jump-out at Flemington last Monday.
“He’s had a little freshen, he had a week down at Fulmen Park, and he certainly hasn’t gone backwards,” Ryan said.
“He jumped out alongside Mr Brightside in a pretty good heat and went super, so I’m really looking forward to the P B Lawrence.
“I think I’ve got him going as good as ever.
“It’s the same path we took with Sircconi—he went to the P B Lawrence and just got rolled, with Savatiano beating him on the line—but we’re taking in that residual fitness out of the winter.
“It’s a nice race for him.”
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