Darwin Trip Still Possible For Hawks Bay

Sunday, 16 May 2010 14:00

Kyneton trainer Neil Dyer is heading back to the top end for the Darwin Cup Carnival that continues to grow in popularity.

Last year it proved a bonanza for him winning the Darwin Guineas, the Derby and running second in the Darwin Cup with his star of the team Hawks Bay.

While nothing can be taken for granted, Dyer believes he has the fire power to let them know he is back in town.

After a successful trip to the Alice Springs Cup a couple of weeks ago, where he won two races, and a winner at Bendigo last week,  the stable is currently on a high.

It is yet to be decided whether last years winner Hawks Bay will be an inclusion in the team this time.

He was a shade disappointing at Flemington last week after leading for the majority of the trip.

He couldn’t quicken when called upon in the straight, thus finishing out of a place.

However, he had a sharp rise in weight from his previous win at Flemington over the same distance and he was set a pretty tough assignment to lead all the way.

“There is still plenty of time to decide on Darwin, plus the weight he receives will be another factor to be considered,” said Dyer.

Picture: Greg Irvine