Ciaron Maher has a strong hand in the upcoming Group 2 Feehan Stakes, with both Pride Of Jenni and Another Wil set to contest the race.

The Feehan Stakes (1600m) will be held at Caulfield this Sunday, a change from its usual venue at Moonee Valley due to track renovations.

Pride Of Jenni, a dual winner of the event, faces a familiar field including Mr Brightside and Treasurethe Moment, both of whom she has defeated in previous editions of the Feehan Stakes.

Now a nine-year-old, Maher indicated that Pride Of Jenni appears to be in peak condition following a recent jump-out at Cranbourne on September 14.

Pride Of Jenni’s last outing was a second-place finish behind Birdman in the Doomben Cup back in May.

“She’s come up really well,” Maher commented.

“Her weight is good. She wintered well and she was in great form, and we saw that form carry through on Saturday with Birdman winning. He looks like he’s improved, and it would be good if she could improve that much again.”

Maher also noted that Pride Of Jenni seems to have matured with age.

“All her mannerisms are still there, and she seems to be in good form, so I’m looking forward to lining her up on Sunday,” Maher added.

Meanwhile, stablemate Another Wil, who has not won since claiming the C F Orr Stakes (1400m) in February 2025, showed signs of his old brilliance when finishing third in the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on September 12, behind Sheza Alibi and Autumn Boy.

“He was super the other day,” Maher stated.

“At the top of the straight, he looked like he had a lap full of horse, and he ran the race out very well. He was unlucky in an All-Star Mile, and it looks like he’s got back to that form, but the trick will be whether he can be consistent this prep, but he certainly came through it well.”

Maher is considering extending Another Wil’s campaign to 2000 metres.

“We have the option of whether we go out to the 10 furlongs (2000m) or not and I’ve always wanted to take him out to the 10 furlongs. His (half) brother (Wil John) won a Grand National and a Jericho Cup over 4600 (metres), so you would think an extra two furlongs (400m) wouldn’t worry him. He’s been in and out of form, so it’s great to have him back.”

This Sunday’s Feehan Stakes at Caulfield looks to be a competitive affair. For those looking to get involved, explore the leading Australian betting sites for the best odds.