Tiger ready to roar

COMPLETING a well-deserved win during his previous start, Aussie Tiger is ready to roar again according to trainer Stan Hedlund.

Scoring upon debut in Junee last January, Aussie Tiger had been consistent during his nine subsequent outings with a pair of seconds and a third in the mix, but found the winners’ circle beyond his reach.

That changed in Wagga three weeks ago, with the son of Inter Dominion winner Tiger Tara proving too good in 1:55.2 over 1740 metres.

“He’s a nice enough type,” Hedlund said. “He’s no champion, just a real honest horse, which is building a handy record as he goes along.

“I actually bought his mother in-foal to Tiger Tara and he is the result.

“I also bought Need Bee, which has won a few races, and Ceebee at the same time.

“Ceebee has had 11 starts for a couple of wins and a few placings and is coming along better than I thought she would.

“She was a real problem early on, so you can guess where the Cee comes from in her name!”

Given a “few easy days” following his victory, Aussie Tiger is poised to return to Wagga today, where he has drawn to repeat his performance from barrier two.

Talented concession reinsman George Lee has been booked to partner the three-year-old.

“Hopefully he can make the most of the draw,” Hedlund said. “He led from five last time and ran along, so we will be looking to do the same again.

“He has come on well since his last run and I expect a big run from him.”