Robbie Griffiths and connections will bid to keep the winning run of Enxuto going when he steps out at Flemington.
Following dual victories at Sandown and a last start success at Flemington, Enxuto will take the next step when he runs in the Curragh Handicap (1600m) on Saturday.
Griffiths concedes it will be a tougher assignment for Enxuto on Saturday after wins in restricted grade, but he is keen to try the gelding who is racing full of confidence.
“He’s having a crack, and he’s got a great winning culture at the moment and he’s full of confidence,” Griffiths said.
“He’s always had the talent, but there wasn’t a lot around for him, so this is a big jump.
“If he’s going to bridge the gap from his restricted races to an open company, you would think now maybe the time coming off those confidence boosting wins.
“We’ll have to see how he handles himself, but he had a soft little jump-out on Monday and he’s in good order.”
Griffiths wants to take advantage of Melbourne’s good weather as he feels Enxuto is not as effective on soft ground as he is on firm footing.
“He’s never been a fantastic rap on wet ground, so at some stage he will bypass the winter, and then he may be able to take that next step in the late spring, going into summer,” Griffiths said.
“I think there is more in him, the question is whether he can do it right now.”
While not wanting to look too far ahead, Griffiths said there was a couple of options coming up depending on Enxuto’s performance on Saturday.
The Listed City Of Adelaide Handicap (1500m) at Morphettville and the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo, both on April 12, could come under consideration.
“If does go well on Saturday, then the natural progression would be the Golden Mile,” Griffiths said.
“But the Adelaide race could also be suitable.
“This run will be a bit of a fork in the road as to how far we go this campaign.”
