GER 1200m - 1st run for over a year

Photo courtesy of www.louchecker.com

The old Dog stepped out onto the track at Geraldton, in a race for the first time in over a year. Lugging his 64kg, he jumped really well then settled back towards to rear as the sprinters let rip in front. At the 600m he was at the tail of the field as they picked up pace again. As they rounded the bend the old boy was trying hard but he was no match for the eventual winner (Surprise Impact). It was an ok run, but nothing to write home about, finishing 8L away.

Certainly he was about 5L off where he was in his previous campaign 1UP. We're not wiping the old warrior off yet, as it has been a very long road to get him back to here. We'll see how he pulls up after he cools down and the next few days. One thing was good to see...he walked back to the stables free of any limp and tucked straight into his dinner, with young Sonny wandering what the who-haa was all about. All in good time Sonny. All in good time.

Final results here.