Precise Star has quickly become a valuable addition to Tony Gollan’s stable, securing two victories from as many starts since being acquired by Queensland interests and moved to the trainer.
Previously under the care of Chris Waller, the gelding struggled to find form in Sydney and its surrounding areas, but has since flourished with wins at Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.
While these were maiden and benchmark 58 races, Gollan is confident that the four-year-old possesses city-class ability.
His next challenge is the The Lawn Shed Class 2 Handicap (1680m) at Ipswich on Wednesday, where apprentice Bella Youngberry’s three-kilogram claim will help offset the 59-kilogram top weight.
“I think the mile suits him,” Gollan stated. “He comes off a dominant win at Gold Coast so he steps to that midweek grade which I don’t think will be too much for him and he has improved.”
Youngberry, with 800 rides to her name, boasts a winning strike rate of 14% and places at 40% of her starts. For the Gollan stable specifically, she has ridden 26% winners and 55% placings from 38 rides.
“He gets in well with Bella Youngberry’s claim and he’s the right horse for this race,” Gollan added. “There wasn’t much we had to do with him after he arrived but he is a nice horse though he does have some quirks. He definitely has metro racing ability.”
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