Mike Moroney is hoping Buffalo River can force his way into the $5 million March feature by snaring the Blamey Stakes, with the winner given a golden ticket into the Moonee Valley showpiece.
Moroney was thrilled with Buffalo River’s first-up second to Regardsmaree over 1400 metres at Flemington, feeling the horse was left a sitting shot after striking the front early.
Moroney believes the six-time winner has come back better than ever and is set for his best campaign to date.
Buffalo River has opened as the $3.30 favourite for Saturday’s Blamey Stakes in which the winner gains automatic entry into the $5m All Star Mile a fortnight later.
The All Star Mile will be run at Moonee Valley on March 13th where Buffalo River is currently a $51 chance in betting with Sportsbet.
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