Busy night ahead for respected horseman

RESPECTED horseman Anton Golino is gearing up for a busy time with multiple runners in both three-year-old Need For Speed Finals at Tabcorp Park tonight.

Golino oversees the considerable operation at Yabby Dam Farms, which is represented with four runners in the Princess Final and two in the Prince Final.

The dominance of the stable’s fillies contingent is highlighted by the fact three of its team – Egret, Amandine and Courmayeur – share $4.20 joint favouritism in the Group One.

So, it’s not surprising Golino finds it difficult to separate the trio.

“They are all nice fillies and our other runner La Perriere was found to be sick after her heat but is okay now and I expect an improved showing from her,” Golino said.

When pushed, Golino offered Amandine, who sat parked in her heat win, as one of the hardest to beat from her favourable front row draw.

“It was a good run to win her heat and she is probably the strongest of them,” Golino said.

Courmayeur was the unlucky runner when she was allocated an inside second row alley, however, Golino stated she can’t be ruled out of contention.

“She had no luck with the barrier, but if they go silly up front, she is the one who will be getting home from back in the field,” Golino said.

Ironically, the youngster which Golino believes is the stable’s premier filly, Revelstoke, will contest the Need For Speed Consolation after galloping halfway down the home straight in her heat.

“She is probably the best of the fillies, but she has no luck when it comes to heats and finals,” Golinosaid.

Yabby Dam Farms is also expected to play a key role in the Prince Final, with heat winner Cravache Dor installed as a $2.70 favourite despite an outside front row draw. Main dangers Plymouth Chubb and Courage Stride will start from the second line.

“There is no real option but to press forward over the short distance from the draw,” Golino said.

Golino be;lieves punters should also treat the pole maker Iron Love with a deal of respect.

“Realistically, Iron Love is about six to 12 months away off fulfilling his potential, but in time he could end up being the best of them,” Golino said.

• HRV Media