Waller takes conservative approach with flying Fortensky
IN-FORM Fortensky is set to back up at Doomben where he will be ridden more conservatively as he leads a strong team for trainer Chris Waller.
Waller could easily have his best day in Brisbane since opening a Gold Coast stable seven months ago with well fancied runners tomorrow including Fortensky (Open sprint), Carzoff, Irish Optimism, and Xebec (Open staying race), Aquatic (Class 6 Plate), Tivoli Street (Class Three) and Queen of Heights (Benchmark 70).
Fortensky was a brilliant Doomben winner over 1350m three weeks ago and was sent out a short-priced favourite at Caloundra last Sunday.
After looking a sure winner at the 200m mark Fortensky was run down by Dream Finnish in the final 50m.
Fortensky has paid the price for his consistent form in Brisbane and Sydney, which includes three wins and two seconds from his past five starts.
Champion Sydney trainer Waller opened his Gold Coast stable in August and has been a major success with 22 metropolitan winners putting him in fifth place in the premiership.