PINT-SIZED MARE TO TARGET WINTER FEATURES

Upcoming feature weight-for-age races at Belmont has caught the attention of Jadavi trainer, Ian Shield. Shield declared the Hyperion Stakes (1600m) and the Strickland Stakes (2000) as primary targets for Jadavi after she won the $100,000 Tabtouch Stakes (2100m) at Ascot on Saturday. Capel-based Shield will consult part-owner Andy Reid, but believes the in form…

PARNHAM KEEPS OPTIONS OPEN TO BUSTLER

Trainer Neville Parnham is assessing a range of options for his talented three-year-old Bustler. The WA Hall Of Fame trainer is leaning towards Saturday’s Group 3 Belmont Sprint (1400m) or a 1200m ratings race on the same programme at Belmont’s season-opening meeting. On the surface the Belmont Sprint seems the obvious choice for Bustler given…