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Claiming apprentice Rikki Jamieson has received a vote of confidence from connections by retaining the ride on spring carnival-bound Lucky Tom at Doomben.

Lucky Tom will take the first step towards the Caulfield Guineas and Cox Plate in the Australian Open Polo Doomben Handicap (1200m) on Saturday.

Jamieson resumed riding at Eagle Farm on Wednesday after spending four weeks on the sidelines through suspension.

She was banned for not giving Arms Length every chance to win in a race at Doomben on July 2.

Jamieson lost an appeal but has kept fit by riding trackwork and in barrier trials.

She was aboard Lucky Tom when he won a Deagon trial in impressive fashion two weeks ago.

Lucky Tom has not raced since winning the Phoenix Stakes at Eagle Farm on May 31 when trainer Harold Norman immediately declared the horse would miss the rest of the winter to chase Group One races in Melbourne during the spring.

Jamieson will claim 3kg, bringing Lucky Tom in just 2kg over the minimum weight with 56kg.

Norman was thrilled to see Lucky Tom had drawn barrier one in Saturday’s race.

“He is probably a horse who wants 1400 metres or further. But he can pick up speed once he gets going so the inside alley is perfect,” he said.

The field includes Upstart Pride and the placegetters from a three-year-old maiden race on August 6, Pienkna, Soldi Domani and Dansolei, who are rated above average.

Trainer Tony Gollan also has high hopes for Pienkna as a possible spring horse.

“I have always rated her among our best two-year-olds from last season. She had a few problems early which is why she was so late to come to the races,” Gollan said.

Jockey Brad Stewart believes Soldi Domani should have tested Pienkna but for being inexperienced and running around in the straight.

Likewise, trainer Kelso Wood has a big opinion of Dansolei who is a half-sister to Magic Millions winner Real Surreal and top sprinter Benny’s Buttons.

“I think you’ll find she is a lot better placed at 1200 metres,” Wood said.

 
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