Promising sprinter Repossession is set to put his Pinnacles credentials to the test this Saturday in the Listed Beaufine Stakes (1000m) at Pinjarra Park.
Ridden by Brad Parnham, the rising star heads into the feature race with two straight wins this campaign, the latest being an eye-catching effort at Pinjarra over Magnique and Art Session.
Stepping up to face older opposition for the first time, co-trainer Chris Gangemi is intrigued by the challenge.
“He’s only had the six starts, so he’s got to this level quite quickly,” Gangemi said to Racing WA Thoroughbreds.
“If he happens to win this week, then that would get his rating up nicely for later in the year.
“We’re pretty confident he will end up in open class.
“He’s matched it with the good horses and produced the work of a good horse all along.”
His only career defeats came in the Max Simmonds Stakes and the Placid Ark Stakes, both over sprint trips.
This time around, Repossession had to overcome a minor hiccup during training.
“He’s had four weeks between runs and had a hoof abscess last week, so it hasn’t been the ideal prep,” Gangemi said.
“He only missed three days with the abscess, which came on Friday.
“He worked well yesterday, and Brad was happy with him.
“We would’ve liked a problem free prep, but hopefully he will still be good enough.”
Phanta, also from the Gangemi barn, resumes for the first time since contesting the Eurythmic Stakes last year and could thrive if the forecast rain arrives.
“He’s had a really good preparation,” Gangemi said.
“He’s working well and trialled really nicely.
“It’s pretty simple with him that he’s no hope if the track isn’t wet.
“He’s got three or four races at this time of the year where he has a chance to win one.”
Current betting has Repossession as the $2.30 favourite, with Phanta sitting at $12.
Earth God also runs for the stable in the Hygain Handicap, expected to improve from his debut.
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