Brett Scott confident that Myki can find its touch at Kilmore

Brett Scott
HISTORY has shown that even the best New Zealand horses have struggled to make an instant impact once crossing the Tasman, which is why trainer Brett Scott is happy to give Myki extra time to find its feet in Australia.

The five-year-old struggled on its Australian debut at Pakenham after finishing second last back on January 25, but the gelding turned it around just over a week later at the same track, finishing fourth in a stronger field and greater distance.

Prior to coming to Australia, Myki had a four-race run where it had found its way into the placings, including its maiden win across 1600m prior to making the trip.

The gelding races at Kilmore on Thursday in a class one over 1450m after a two-week spell and trainer Brett Scott believes Myki is ready to fire in its third start in Australia.

“I can’t see why not,” Scott told HorseBetting.com.au when asked if the horse can win on Thursday.

“He’s lightly raced for a five-year-old, and he does like cutting the ground as well, but I think both his runs since he’s come over for me have been good and he’s probably just reaching his fitness now.”

The fourth-placed finish at Pakenham saw Myki dictate the tempo from the front and find a kick in the straight, but the gelding was overwhelmed as the line approached.

The five-year-old’s race at Kilmore on Thursday will be the first time it has raced away from the Pakenham track since debuting in Australia.

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Scott said the lead-from-the front-tactics that it displayed on February 9 are the ideal racing conditions for his horse.

“He’s a go-forward sort of a horse that sticks on well and I’d expect him to be hard to beat for sure,” Scott explained.

The Librettist product has shown more ability on the track the further the distances have gone.

Attempting 1600m and over, Myki has experienced great success. Its maiden victory was at 1600m, while it finished second in a photo finish a week prior over 1650m.

Scott has an inkling anything above a mile will suit his gelding perfectly, but the trainer will let the horse decide what its optimal distance will be.

“He won his maiden over 1600m so he’s no speed demon, but he should only get better as the distances get longer too.

“He’s still just working them out a little bit.”

Thursday at Kilmore could see Myki breakthrough for its maiden Australian win, but Scott already has a change of scenery in mind for the talented prospect.

Despite beginning to hit its straps around the flat track in Australia, Scott is of the opinion Myki will move into jumping.

The trainer has no races in mind, but believes that is the pathway to success for the five-year-old.

“Eventually he is going to be a jumping proposition further down the track, (but) we have nothing set right now,” the trainer said.

“He’s got a rating of 61 and we’re hoping that he’ll progress through that as he gets up in distance, and if he can fluke a wet track who knows, he might pick up one mid-week on the flat.”

As for the immediate future, Scott is not sure as to which way he will go, but is certain Myki has the ability to make an impact this side of the Tasman.

“We’re still working him out because he’s so lightly raced for a five-year-old, so there’s plenty of upside to him.”

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