Just three hours before his prominent older sister, Sheza Alibi, contests the significant prize money of $10 million in the Golden Eagle, Nomadic will aim for a notable victory of his own in the Four Pillars Midway at Randwick.
Having achieved Group 3 placings as a juvenile, the half-brother to the renowned mare has shown inconsistent form this preparation. This includes a hard-fought maiden win at Kembla Grange last month, followed by an unplaced run in the Gloaming Stakes (1800m).
Sam Clipperton rode the colt in both races and expressed that he anticipated a stronger showing from Nomadic in his most recent start, maintaining that the horse is capable of much more.
“I thought he had his chance to do a bit more. He took an inside run and wanted to hang badly, so I was disappointed in him in the Gloaming,” Clipperton stated.
“Especially with how well he was travelling. He presented to do more.
“If he can put his best foot forward, he’s quite a talented horse, but I’d be wanting to see an improved effort in his manners under pressure.”
Nomadic stands as the sole three-year-old competitor in Saturday’s $500,000 race. The form from the Gloaming Stakes has proven strong, with the winner, Proxima Dea, having since secured the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m).
The galloper trained by John Thompson is set to find Saturday’s race less challenging than his previous outing. Considering Nomadic’s mixed results, Clipperton is hopeful for a strong performance on Saturday.
“He is a bit in and out, so maybe his pattern is good run-bad run, and maybe he’s due for a good run on Saturday,” he remarked.
Nomadic is currently priced at $21 in an open market for the Four Pillars Midway (1500m), with Alabama State being the favourite at $6.50.
Sheza Alibi continues to dominate the betting for the Golden Eagle (1500m) as a firm $1.80 favourite.
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