Cranbourne trainer Mick Price concedes that he’ll experience greater tension observing Hot Digity Boom race in Adelaide compared to his Group 1 contenders in Sydney and Melbourne.
Price’s partner Shona, together with daughters Kelly and Stephanie, own a portion of Hot Digity Boom, who is entered in the Charlie Hoile Handicap (1400m) at Morphettville Parks this Saturday.
The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr operation faces a hectic schedule, featuring Guest House in the Golden Slipper and Reserve Bank in The Galaxy at Sydney, plus Charm Stone in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at Caulfield.
Hot Digity Boom represents one of three entrants from the stable in Adelaide, joined by newcomer The Speed Machine in the Sportsbet Fast Form Handicap (1000m) and Bring Forth in the Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (2294m).
In her latest outing, Hot Digity Boom placed fifth to Astral Flame in a Benchmark 84 fillies and mares event at Flemington on February 28, and she’s anticipated to relish returning to 1400m following a prior success at that distance at Cranbourne.
“Hot Digity Boom, we’ll be doing our best for the girls, and family harmony,” Price said.
“She’s consistent but doesn’t win too often, so hopefully she can win again on Saturday.”
Bring Forth, where Price also has an ownership stake, stands to gain from stretching out to a longer distance on his third start this campaign.
Most recently, Bring Forth was runner-up over 1800m at Sandown.
“Bring Forth is now third-up and is looking for the trip,” Price said.
“His two runs back have been good, and it was a good solid effort last time.
The rail is out nine metres, and it is on the Parks track, but I reckon we’ll ride Bring Forth with a bit of a smother.”
The stable begins its Adelaide efforts with The Speed Machine, a two-year-old sired by Blue Diamond Stakes placegetter Hanseatic.
“The Speed Machine has had two trials for two wins.
He’s a sharp little horse and I think he will be competitive in the first.”
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