Hi to all lovers of ATAVUS! 💛
Well, well, well... could the stars be starting to align for our boy? 🌟
ATAVUS is coming along beautifully following his run at Hawera, and Shaun is delighted with where he's at!
He's working well, continuing to build his fitness and everything is progressing nicely as we head towards his next assignment.
And there's something rather exciting brewing on the horizon...
🌧️ RAIN, RAIN... DON'T GO AWAY!
For once, we're not complaining about the weather!
The forecast is looking decidedly WET leading into next Friday's meeting at New Plymouth, 20 November, where we're targeting the Rating 75 over 2000m.
And as we know, ATAVUS is a horse who appreciates some give in the ground!
After those firm conditions at Hawera, a lovely rain-affected track could be just what the doctor ordered.
So while everyone else is hoping for sunshine, Team ATAVUS will be doing a little rain dance! 💃🌧️
🏇 JOE DOYLE TAKES THE REINS!
We've secured the services of strong senior rider Joe Doyle for New Plymouth!
An experienced rider with the strength and racecraft we're looking for as ATAVUS steps back out over 2000m.
It's another positive piece of the puzzle, and we're looking forward to seeing this combination in action.
🎥 HAVE A LOOK AT OUR BOY IN ACTION!
Shaun is very happy with how ATAVUS is progressing, and his recent work has given us plenty of encouragement.
And hear it straight from the horse's mouth... well, almost! 😉
🏆 CHERRY RIPE FOR THE NZ ST LEGER!
And here's where the bigger picture gets exciting!
NZ ST LEGER – TRENTHAM | 5 DECEMBER | 2500M
Shaun is very happy with where ATAVUS is at and anticipates he'll be "cherry ripe" for the St Leger!
New Plymouth is an important stepping stone towards that target, giving him another opportunity to build his race fitness, confidence and momentum as he stretches out over more ground.
And beyond the St Leger?
We've got our sights on some BIG CUPS! 🏆
The Hawke's Bay form has already received a terrific boost with Coulthard's impressive Group 3 TAB Mile victory at Riccarton, and now we're hoping the weather gods might lend us a hand too!
A happy horse, a delighted trainer, a strong senior jockey, rain on the radar and some exciting staying targets ahead.
Not a bad hand to be holding, Go the A-TEAM!!
Team ATAVUS is gathering momentum... and the best chapters may still be ahead! 💛🏇