Prior to last year’s Ready To Run purchase, Buggsy showcased potential to the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable.
That promise materialised as the Harry Angel offspring notched a winning debut in Wednesday’s Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1000m) at Sandown.
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The $300,000 Inglis Ready To Run October buy was spelled right after.
The two-year-old thrived from it, Kent Jnr observed, buoyed by a strong Caulfield Heath trial performance last month ahead of racing.
Craig Williams guided the $2.20 favourite to a 1-¼ length success, beating Money Honey ($11) with Macedon Mission ($71) neck third.
“He was very well prepared by Hanover Lodge, but you can tell he lacks that race experience,” Kent Jnr said.
“He was off the bridle quite early but then had to dig deep and his best work was late.”
Gaining race smarts will aid Buggsy, but Kent Jnr applauded his track manners at Sandown.
“He’s quite a busy brained horse at home,” Kent Jnr said.
“I think it’s testament to our system. He’s been to the Rosehill stable, transferred to the Cranbourne stable and that’s really brought him on, and he had a Caulfield trial as well.
“Craig’s so good with young horses. He gives them a good experience, gives invaluable feedback to us and the owners.
“I would say that would be the shortest he wants to go. He came off the bridle early and was strong past the post and you would imagine 1100 (metres) or 1200 would suit him better.”
This prep’s direction awaits the colt’s Thursday morning inspection.
“That was a nice introduction, and I see no reason why he would train off,” Kent Jnr said.
“He’s a vibrant colt that eats very well and is full of energy, but tomorrow may tell a different story.
“Whatever the case he’s going to keep improving.”
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