Classy five year old ‘Snow Alert’ will test his staying ability on Saturday, stepping up beyond 1600 metres for the first time in the Premier’s Cup at Rosehill.
Snow Alert is one of two runners for leading trainer Chris Waller in Saturday's Listed race over 1800 metres, with Waller’s proven stayer ‘The Embassy’ also in contention.
After running second in the Scone Cup and winning the Listed Rowley Mile in May, Snow Alert was spelled, and his two starts since have been on rain-affected tracks.
Waller has since been searching for the gelding’s preferred firmer going, and seems to be quietly confident heading into Saturday’s race.
"He is fitter for his two runs and is well weighted with 54-1/2 kilos so I expect him to go well".
Waller had always thought that he looked like the type of horse who will get over further ground, with his action suggesting he is suited to longer racing.
"He's a big-striding horse who gets back and with some luck he'll run home strongly”.
Waller has planned out the start of the spring for the gelding, rising in distance to tackle both the Wyong and Newcastle cups.
This race should prove to be a successful start in Snow Alert's new chapter of life. With class on his side, he will definitely be right in the finish in Saturday's race, and in future staying events on the Sydney calender.
Snow Alert is the $5 second elect for the Premier's Cup behind 'Scouting Wide' at $3.20 with The Embassy a $13 chance.
