For mine, the grey bullet looks to have another Group 1 race at his mercy in tomorrow (Saturday) night s $100,000 Australian Pacing Gold 3YO Colts Geldings Final at Moonee Valley.
Clearly Australia s most exciting horse, Lombo Pocket Watch has won 18 of his 19 starts and on the only occasion he didn t win he failed to complete the course.
He was pulled up with broken gear at only his second start and has since won 17 races in a row.
I d be very surprised if he didn t win again tomorrow night although this is also the venue that stopped Courage Under Fire s winning run six years ago and there are many parallels with the two - the common denominator though is winning.
The young star has also captured the imagination of the public like only great horses do and he stands out in a crowd because of his color.
The colt is a grey.
Let me also point out that there is a top field of three-year-olds engaged, but I expect to see the champ continue on his winning way.
Horses like Majestic Emperor, Whipair, Il Tenore and Twelve Paces are well above average and should fight out the minor placings.
A Touch Of Flair deserves the title of Australia s best trotter and he can confirm that by winning the Group 1 SEW-Eurodrive Bill Collins Mile.
The outside gate over the mile is a tough test but one I think he is equal to it.
Daryl Douglas has handled the Russ Thomson trained star perfectly at his last two starts and he s the one to beat again.
Illawong Ian is a brilliant beginner and can lead, but I think a place is the best he can hope for.
Clares Brother who worked very hard at Cranbourne last week is also quick out of the mobile gate and he did win this race last year at big odds.
Last start Group 1 winner Whatsundermykilt, a stablemate of Glenbogle, defeated a top field in New Zealand over a mile four starts back and although drawn the second row should get a good run through. He is a good chance each way.
In the APG 3YO Fillies Final I thought Dolcezza could win despite a horror draw, something she has endured throughout most of her career.
The Peter Manning trained filly was first up from gate seven in her heat, raced fiercely then galloped at one stage and lost ground only to beaten narrowly by Fleur De Lil. It was a super effort.
Miss Hazel draws well in four and scored with authority last start. It was also her first run in three months so you would think there is improvement in her too, while Fleur De Lil will start from the second row again but is a class act and a big chance in any race.
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