First-up run will tell much about Tiyatrolani
CLASSY mare Tiyatrolani has statistics on her side when she returns to racing at Doomben tomorrow but trainer Tony Gollan isn’t getting carried away with her chances.
Tiyatrolani, who will be having her first start since June in the Open Handicap (1050m), has won four times between 1000m and 1100m and has won twice first-up.
At her last first-up run Tiyatrolani beat smart three-yearolds River Racer and Ringo’s A Rockstar in a Listed race at Doomben.
Bred by Eureka Stud, Tiyatrolani will be a valuable broodmare when she retires and Gollan is looking at ways to get more black-type for her.
“Exactly which way she goes this campaign we will have to evaluate after Saturday’s run,” Gollan said.
“The Magic Millions Fillies and Mares race is one way to go but she would have to show us she is up to it at 1200 metres,” Gollan said.
“Tiyatrolani faces a stiffer task first-up this time against open company horses so we won’t get too carried away.
“She did run fourth to Winning Rupert at 1300 metres so that is some type of guide.”
Gollan has accepted with debutant Ef Troop in the TwoYear-Old Handicap (1050m).
Ef Troop really caught the eye of track watchers when he won a Doomben trial by 8½ lengths on Tuesday.
“Trials and races are different things but he goes OK,” Gollan said.