The Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) on Saturday week has been identified as the kick-off point this campaign for Globe (NZ) (Charm Spirit) following a second jumpout on Monday morning.
Globe has returned with two impressive jumpout performances this campaign following an aborted spring preparation which saw him suffer from cardiac arrhythmia in the Feehan Stakes.
Toorak Handicap winner Attrition (Churchill) and Buffalo River (Noble Mission) are also possibilities of lining up in the 1400-metre contest, where Globe will carry 54 kilograms with Jye McNeil in the saddle for the first time.
Globe clocked 1:00.96 for the 1000m on Monday, winning by 2.5 lengths.
“He had plenty up his sleeve and Jye said he thought he had plenty more to give,” said co-trainer Mick Price of Monday’s hit-out.
“It is a bit hard to get a gauge on his race fitness, he had a long time out, he’s a bit round in condition but did not have a blow.
“He looks really well and he’s had nothing go wrong and sailed straight through and week by week he’s improved.”
Price said he hoped to have the opportunity to give Globe his first look at the Caulfield circuit next week but isn’t sure what the campaign beyond the Victoria Handicap looks like for the 90-rater.
He said it is possible Globe could head to Brisbane for the Winter Carnival.
“The short, fast 1400 metres will be too quick for him but a nice mile up there at Eagle Farm would be good,” said Price, who trains the horse in partnership with Michael Kent Jnr.
“But we still need to find out his best distance too, 1400 metres on a Soft track against average horses is fine, mile will be fine but you’d love him to get 2000 metres wouldn’t you?”
