Mongolian Wolf to continue Kiwi success during Sydney autumn
ALTHOUGH it’s no longer owned or trained by Kiwi interests, Mongolian Wolf is set to continue the hot form shown by New Zealand runners during the Sydney autumn carnival.
The Kiwis have had great success in the age-group features with Gingernuts, Jon Snow and last Saturday’s Oaks winner Bonneval. Mongolian Wolf is considered just a step below those names, but the new Australian Bloodstock acquisition to set to delight at Randwick on Saturday.
It will line up in the Frank Packer Plate for new trainer Darren Weir and Australian Bloodstock co-director Jamie Lovett is excited to see it in their famous colours after being previously trained by Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman.
“We’re really excited to see him go around in our colours,” Lovett said.
“It’s a big ask for Darren who’s only had the horse for a couple of weeks, but he did come over here in terrific order.
“We’ll see how he goes on Saturday – we could push on to the Brisbane carnival or back off and get him ready for the Melbourne spring.”
The son of Pluck has won three from eight starts and finished third behind Gingernuts in the Avondale Guineas. It had no luck after racing three-wide in the NZ Derby, but that three-year-old form has stood up with authority in Sydney.
“We’re always on the lookout for horses with a bit of upside and this year the New Zealand three-year-olds have been very, very good. The form lines have been strong,” Lovett said.
“This one looks like he’s still six months away and Darren made that comment, I think even Murray has said that.
“He’s still got some maturing to do and as a four-year-old he could be a Caulfield Cup type of horse.”
Australian Bloodstock has had plenty of success in Australia, most prolifically with Protectionist winning the Melbourne Cup in 2014.
“We’re always looking and we’ll buy from anywhere – we do it all ourselves, you have to live and die by your own decisions,” Lovett said.
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