Betwitchery is poised to extend her winning run when she makes her return at Flemington.
The mare, trained by Leon and Troy Corstens in conjunction with Will Larkin, will commence her new racing campaign in the VRC Member Brendan Sobozynski Plate over 1200 metres this Saturday.
Having amassed five victories from 18 appearances and a previous win when first-up, Betwitchery concluded her last campaign with success over 1400 metres at Pakenham, followed by a win in the VOBIS Gold Distaff (1400m) at Caulfield on March 14.
The daughter of Blue Point was given a spell before a jump-out in April, after which it was decided to give the mare an extended break.
Betwitchery has had two jump-outs at Flemington in preparation for her Saturday return, finishing third in both on June 26 and July 10 respectively.
Larkin commented that the stable was pleased with the mare’s progress, highlighting that this would be her first outing down the Flemington straight.
“She’s going really well at home,” Larkin commented. “Her jump-outs have been good and she’s probably going her best now as she has ever.”
“She’s a mare that has always been progressing and had maturity to come, and I think that has come now as she has always been a bit fierce in her work, but she seems to be getting the hang of that now.”
“The straight for the first time is a question mark and as a Flemington trainer you would love to be able to give them a look, but unfortunately, you can’t.”
“But what she has is one of those actions that would normally suit the straight.”
“She’s a big striding mare, so she should get room, which she loves to get and I’m sure she’ll run very well.”
Apprentice jockey Holly Durnan will ride Betwitchery on Saturday, and her 3kg claim will see the mare carry a weight of 53.5kg.
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