Anthony Freedman will be hoping for a better result with new stable acquisition Aloisia when she lines-up in the Gr.2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday.
The New Zealand-bred mare joined Freedman’s Mornington barn after she was purchased for A$1.2 million to Hilldene Farm and Peter Ford Thoroughbreds in May.
She finished third behind former stablemate Humidor in a 950m trial at Cranbourne last month before her unplaced run in the Gr.3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on August 31.
While the result was disappointing for the stable, Racing Manager Brad Taylor said they were happy enough with the way she finished off the race.
“Her run was probably better than it looked,” he said. “Looking at the sectionals of the race, she ran the third fastest last 400 and 200m of the race.
“She just got a little further back than we would have liked that day, but she drew wide, it was not fault of Linda’s (Meech, jockey).
“She hit the line strongly and she will be suited by the step up to 1400m.”
“She seems a bit sharper with the blinkers on. She trialled well leading into that resuming run. She should run well.”
