Queensland horseman Shane Sanderson is looking for his biggest victory since making the move south earlier this year.
Sanderson decided to relocate from his home base of Gatton, west of Brisbane and head for the bright lights of Menangle in Sydney and take on the best.
So far, the move has been successful.
But he wants more.
And he gets that opportunity this Saturday night when he heads to Newcastle to chase the Gr.3 $31,800 AVE Technologies Ross Gigg Newcastle Mile.
Sanderson is duly represented with My Jellignite and Expressionist in the sprint feature.
“Both horses are in really good form and have recent winning form at Menangle, like most places, draws are so crucial and you need that luck at Menangle. I thought My Jellignite went really well in the Bulli Cup while Expressionist had little luck in his race last week, both can feature with some luck this weekend.” Sanderson said.
My Jellignite will start from gate 6 while Expressionist will start from gate 11, the sole runner on the second-line.
Queensland reinsperson Narissa McMullen will partner My Jellignite while Michael Formosa lands the drive on Expressionist.
Both horses lead the charge for Sanderson and his team of ten at Menangle.
“I probably would’ve liked a better draw for My Jellignite, a little closer to the inside but he should end up with a fairly good trip given all the power drawn to his outside and I think the draw is ideal for Expressionist because he’ll just follow through at the start and stay close to the pegs.
“The same two horses (Mach Beauty & Bettor Bet Black) who ran that unbelievable opening quarter of 24.8 seconds last week in the Bulli Cup are both engaged again so pressure looks guaranteed. I think we have a sneaky chance if they go hard and we can land good trips.
“I’m happy with the way things are going, the facilities are excellent and the team is performing well currently but I’d like to keep building on my numbers, I’ve got room for a few more and I’d interested in gaining a few more clients with those “MO’ type horses.”
With a barn of 20 boxes, Sanderson is preparing his team of 10 while McMullen is currently working her team of 6 which is spearheaded by Bettor Draw.
The Queensland trained Avonnova proved successful last season winning the Newcastle Mile in a track record time of 1:52.2.
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