Moore has Huiying on the track for riches
TALENTED colt All Too Huiying opens a campaign targeting the Magic Millions carnival when he steps out at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Sydney trainer Gary Moore gave the three-yearold a freshen-up after he won the Listed Seppelt Wines Stakes (1800m) at Flemington early last month and he will return to racing over the same distance at the Gold Coast this weekend.
All Too Huiying had no issues adapting to Flemington and Moore believes time spent at his recently opened Gold Coast satellite stable will also ease this transition.
“We sent him up early and he galloped six furlongs on Tuesday. He’s worked really well,” Moore said.
All Too Huiying lines up in the QTIS 3YO Handicap on Saturday, the first phase of a program geared to the Magic Millions Trophy (2200m) on January 13.
“He’s got a bit of weight, but he’s a big horse,” he said.
“I think he’s got probably a bit more class than the horses he’s going to be running up against.”
Victorian jockey Michael Walker retains the ride after guiding All Too Huiying to victory at Flemington – and with 59.5kg on Saturday, they give their rivals at least a 5.5kg advantage.
Moore said his high opinion of All Too Huiying was vindicated at Flemington, where he shaded Black Sail by a short neck.
“He’s a laidback horse and what he did at Flemington was game,” he said. “He was very impressive. He battled and showed good drive.”
Moore opened five boxes on the Gold Coast in October to give his Millions contenders a smoother preparation.
Paquirri, second at Newcastle at his only start, has a chance to qualify for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) with a win in the QTIS 2YO Handicap (900m) on Saturday.