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Freedman keeps the faith with Incognito

Incognito's four successive unplaced runs this autumn has left trainer Michael Freedman feeling a sense of frustration rather than disappointment.

Freedman maintains he hasn't lost faith in Incognito and believes the colt can turn his form around in the Group 3 $250,000 Kindergarten Stakes (1100m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

An impressive Breeders Plate winner last spring, Incognito has struggled for various reasons this campaign and goes to Randwick after finishing 12th in the Golden Slipper won by Guest Housse.

INCOGNITO winning the ARROWFIELD BREEDERS' PLATE at Randwick in Australia.
INCOGNITO winning the ARROWFIELD BREEDERS' PLATE at Randwick in Australia. Picture: Bradley Photos
"Incognito hasn't had much luck his whole preparation,'' Freedman said.

"In the Golden Slipper, he drew wide and ended up back in the field where it was always going to he hard for him.

"He has made good (finishing) runs in his races then levelled up due ot the work he has had to do.

"On Saturday, he has drawn well (barrier two) and if Zac (Lloyd, jockey) can use his good draw and have him in the firing line, he will be hard to beat.

"I have a lot of faith in this colt, he has the talent.''

Freedman has a strong entry for Day One of The Championships including the under-rated Outspan in the Group 1 $1 million Inglis Sires (1400m).

Trainer : MICHAEL FREEDMAN after, BUNKER HUT winning the CAPTIVANT @ KIA ORA HANDICAP
Trainer : MICHAEL FREEDMAN after, BUNKER HUT winning the CAPTIVANT @ KIA ORA HANDICAP Picture: Martin King / Sportpix
Outspan earned his place in the Sires field with his competitive last start effort when second to Warwoven in the Pago Pago Stakes.

"He was going four weeks between runs into the Pago Pago and I thought he ran a terrific race,'' Freedman said.

"The last 100m was the best part of his race and he gave me the indication a step up to 1400m would suit him. I feel he is a bit of a forgotten horse in the Sires.''

Freedman also has emerging fillies Profoundly and Transcend on trial for the ATC Australian Oaks when they contest the Group 3 $250,000 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m).

Profoundly, part-owned by Hall of Fame trainer Lee Freedman, ran a "blinder" last start when a fast-finishing third to Feminino in the Kembla Grange Classic while Transcend was disadvantaged by track bias when unplaced at Kensington last week.

"Profoundly ran a terrific race at Kembla,'' Freedman said.

"Lee was very happy with the run, he's coming down for the race, and it will be good to see the family colours (red, purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap) going around on a big day at Randwick again.

"Transcend got back and had no hope on that track last start but I'm keen to get her out in trip where she can get into a nice rhythm up on speed.

"I do think both fillies have nice ability and they are on trial for the Oaks next week.''

Freedman also has Aerodrome lining up in the Group 3 $250,000 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) and Mareth is entered for the Group 3 $250,000 PJ Bell Stakes (1200m) but only the former is a certain starter.

AERODROME winning the ST JOHNS PARK BOWLING CLUB 2YO CLARENDON STAKES at Hawkesbury in Australia.
AERODROME winning the ST JOHNS PARK BOWLING CLUB 2YO CLARENDON STAKES at Hawkesbury in Australia. Picture: Bradley Photos
"Mareth has drawn wide (barrier 16) so I will have a chat with the team at Godolphin, we might wait for the South Pacific Classic next week,'' he said.

"Aerodrome has always shown promise and it was good to see him back in winning form in the Canberra Guineas.''

Meanwhile, Freedman said Marhoona, winner of the Golden Slipper last season and a very game winner of The Galaxy last start, will take on Tempted, Grafterburners and others in a high profile showdown for the Group 2 $1 million Arrowfield Sprint (1200m) at Royal Randwick on April 11, Day Two of The Championships.

Freedman flirted with starting Marhoona in the TJ Smith Stakes on Saturday but decided to wait for next week.

MARHOONA winning the KIA ORA GALAXY at Rosehill in Australia
MARHOONA winning the KIA ORA GALAXY at Rosehill in Australia Picture: Bradley Photos
"We felt it was better to aim her at the Arrowfield,'' Freedman said.
"She has plenty of time next season to take on the weight-for-age horses if they decide to race her on.

"They are only three-year-olds once and she has already won a Group 1 against the older horses in The Galaxy.

"Her owners are deciding about her future but as long as she's ok, they are keen to race her on next season and we would certainly be having a look at The Everest.''


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