Not just a shot at the stumps for Cabeirian in the BRMM Handicap

Kelly Doughty
Gold Coast trainer Kelly Doughty is confident with three-year-old gelding Cabeirian ahead of its biggest test to date at Randwick on Saturday

PUNTERS could see Cabeirian entered in the $100,000 BRMM Handicap at Randwick on Saturday and think its connections are having a shot at the stumps, but trainer Kelly Doughty believes it’s a winning chance.

The three-year-old son of Snitzel has won its last two starts in impressive fashion at Doomben and Lismore, which didn’t catch Doughty by surprise.

“He didn’t surprise me,” Doughty told Horsebetting.com.au. “He’s always had natural talent.

“He’s immature in himself, but he’ll only get better.”

The half-brother to Flamboyer shares the same natural pace and punters should expect to see Cabeirian go forward from barrier three with the light weight of 54.5kg.

“A couple of those earlier races we rode him in behind the speed a little bit,” Doughty said. “He’s very similar to his brother Flamboyer that likes to go out in front and dictate races.

“That’s what he’s done his last couple of races where he’s been able to win.”

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The trip from Queensland to Sydney hasn’t troubled the three-year-old which takes on a field packed full of city-class talent for the first time.

“He’s terrific, really well. He left here last night at 4:30pm and he’s already here in Sydney,” Doughty said. “He’s settled in and he’s perfect there this morning.

“He’s done really well and I’m happy with him.”

Taking on the likes of Goodfella, Regent and last start winner Sparky Lad will make it tough for Cabeirian on Saturday, but Doughty sees no reason why the current $9 chance at CrownBet won’t produce on the big stage.

“I think he’s going to be right there in the finish,” she said. “There wasn’t much suitable here for him, saw saw that race and obviously we’re against fairly well-bred horses, but I think he’ll be tough to beat.

“He’s got a few pluses beside his name and I think he’ll run great.”

The Gold Coast-based trainer hasn’t set out a plan following the BRMM Handicap and will base her next move depending on Saturday’s result.

“He’ll come home and we’ll see what we do after that. We’ll either give him a break or give him another run, but we’ll find out after the run,” Doughty said.

“The trip away will do him a world of good, make him grow up.”

Cabeirian has had all five career starts on good surfaces and the conditions are expected to be good on Saturday, but any late rain wouldn’t worry it.

“The track wouldn’t worry me if it was wet, not worried about that at all,” Doughty added.

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