Elliotto Sneaks Into Railway Stakes
- Sunday, 15 November 2009 00:59
Elliotto put the writing on the wall with his super closing sectional behind Kasabian in the Asian Beau Stakes last start and he was able to repeat the dose on Saturday.
The Neville Parnham prepared five-year-old has been somewhat of a surprise packet this campaign, but he surely will be right up the top end of the market for the Railway Stakes on November 21.
It was a two horse tussle up the home running, with Colour Correct, who was also trying to gain a start in the Railway Stakes, fighting on powerfully after racing three deep throughout.
Elliotto was able to fight back, after clearly been headed by Colour Correct and score a short head victory.
It was the biggest win to date for Elliotto, who took his prize earning past the $400,000 region.
Colour Correct, who finished a game second, is still a small chance of gaining a start in the Carlton Draught Railway Stakes, but that all depends of who accepts for the Group One feature.
"That run will certainly help his cause, but we will have to see what accepts for the event. He is a still a chance, but nothing is certain" Chief Handicapper David Hunter said following the win.
The race favourite Grand Nirvana had to weave his way through traffic for Daniel Staeck, when finishing in third position and his effort was certainly eye-catching.
"He proved he was up to them last start and Steven gave him a good ride today," trainer Neville Parnham said.
"We will push forward for the Railway and I think we have a good chance."
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