Betwitchery will be aiming for a winning hat-trick when she resumes at Flemington.
The Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin-trained mare kicks off her latest campaign in the VRC Member Brendan Sobozynski Plate (1200m) on Saturday.
Betwitchery, successful five times from 18 starts and a previous first-up winner, rounded out her last campaign with victory over 1400m at Pakenham before scoring in the VOBIS Gold Distaff (1400m) at Caulfield on March 14.
The daughter of Blue Point was given a freshen before a jump-out in April after which it was decided to give the mare an extended break.
Betwitchery has had two jump-outs at Flemington in preparation for Saturday’s return, finishing third on each occasion on June 26 and July 10 respectively.
Larkin said the stable was happy with the mare’s progression which will be her first outing down the Flemington straight.
“She’s going really well at home,” Larkin said.
“Her jump-outs have been good and she’s probably going her best now as she has ever.
“She’s a mare that has always been progressing and had maturity to come, and I think that has come now as she has always been a bit fierce in her work, but she seems to be getting the hang of that now.
“The straight for the first time is a question mark and as a Flemington trainer you would love to be able to give them a look, but unfortunately, you can’t.
“But what she has is one of those actions that would normally suit the straight.
“She’s a big striding mare, so she should get room, which she loves to get and I’m sure she’ll run very well.”
Apprentice Holly Durnan takes the ride on Saturday and her 3kg claim brings the mare in with 53.5kg.
