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Buffering out to break Group 1 duck

West Australian Racing
PerthTurfTalkPerthTurfTalk    3,054 posts
edited October 2012 West Australian Racing

 

Top Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote says Winterbottom-bound sprinter Buffering will have no excuses if he cannot break his Group I drought in Friday night’s Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley.

Buffering has had 11 of his 28 starts in Group I company but the likes of Black Caviarand Hay List have cast shadows over some remarkable performances from the son of Mossman, causing him to rack up seven minor placings at the highest level.

However, Black Caviar and Hay List will be in spelling paddocks while Buffering leads out the Manikato Stakesfield on Friday night. Heathcote said Buffering’s Group II wins at his first two runs this time in have him at his top for his $750,000 assignment.

"Buffering, he’s about as good as I can get him,” Heathcote said. "There will be no excuses whatsoever for him (if he is beaten).”

Buffering overcame a tardy start to dominate the Moir Stakes (1200m) from the front when resuming over the Manikato Stakes course last month but settled second behind three-year-old filly Malasun before sprinting strongly to win the Schillaci Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield on October 13.

Heathcote said Buffering’s inside draw of barrier one gave jockey Hugh Bowman the flexibility to either share the speed or race behind the leaders without spending too much energy early.

"He’s drawn a nice alley for him, he doesn’t have to work too hard,” Heathcote said.

"What you see is what you get and what we saw the other day was a horse that can take a sit, travel and finish strongly.”
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  • H-BOMBERH-BOMBER    10,567 posts
    Sea Siren to give it a good shake here, would much rather be on it than Buffering at the odds on
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  • SPUDLEYSPUDLEY    1,584 posts
    LONE ROCK for me as she had a very quiet run last start or I could go MENTAL
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  • DevilwearspradaDevilwearsprada    139 posts
    pfft, Buffering to lead all the way.
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  • Rogue_GreenRogue_Green    294 posts
    Odds aside, Buffering is the best horse in the race. Sea Siren beat him in QLD over 1350m, but only by a very short maring. 1200m suits the Buff, where he controls the tempo and kicks away on the corner.
    Sure ready to tip got close a month ago, but it was well noted Buffering was only 80% fit and he still won. Add another 20% fitness, Heathcote really wants this horse to win a group 1. Morale!!
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  • VorgtrafficVorgtraffic    1,755 posts
    I was so impressed with We're gonna rocks last run. He is such a professional and can beat buffering on his merits. I wouldn't think sea siren could get near either of them especially first up
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  • ColdyColdy    1,720 posts
    Thought i posted this but it but it vanished, so try again. Were Ready to Rip tonight :D
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  • ICEICE    683 posts
    SS B-)
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  • H-BOMBERH-BOMBER    10,567 posts
    BANG. Just won a small fortune with Sea Lord double.

    Now Mr Martini tomorrow and All too Hard for a $58 and $568 multi...
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  • ChrisChris    5,734 posts
    Nice work Bomber, where we drinking?
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  • VorgtrafficVorgtraffic    1,755 posts
    She has such a good racing style, always puts herself in the right spot
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  • ICEICE    683 posts
    Yeh Baby back in town sl ss 20`s this is the best part of the year JIM Beams for the bar B-) and more to come
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  • LuckyLongshotsLuckyLongshots    4,270 posts
    Bowman, should have eased when SS went mad - too scared to let the rail go and Jimmy just backed off and let them run each other out of puff!

    Think Buffering has to hand up the 3rd best Aussie sprinter badge now to SS - she has his number!
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  • ChrisChris    5,734 posts
    Sadly agree, might never get one

    Did say the same of Zipping though
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  • chocchoc    789 posts
    Perfect sit behind the speed when sea siren pressured buffering. I have always measured similarities in short course sprints between MV and Ascot, her versatility and ability to finish off from an on-pace position would make her a massive logistical chance in the Winterbottom if she lobs here in forward condition
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  • dungydungy    9,278 posts
    Vorgtraffic said:

    I was so impressed with We're gonna rocks last run. He is such a professional and can beat buffering on his merits. I wouldn't think sea siren could get near either of them especially first up

    Mmmmm i hope you didnt lay her mate :))
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  • dungydungy    9,278 posts
    LuckyLongshots said:

    Bowman, should have eased when SS went mad - too scared to let the rail go and Jimmy just backed off and let them run each other out of puff!

    Think Buffering has to hand up the 3rd best Aussie sprinter badge now to SS - she has his number!

    I thought [Bright Hughy] made a blue why didnt he hand up and take a sit ? Buffering won last start sitting outside the leader so why get in a speed battle avg riding IMO

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