Up and coming stayer ‘Sherpa Tenzing’ returned with a dominant win at Bendigo yesterday, a definite sign he has bigger things to come.
The odds looked stacked against the four year old, who was resuming over an unsuitable 1300m and carrying the top-weight of 59kg. The Zabeel gelding still proved too classy however, settling last and circling the field for an impressive win when heavily backed.
Trainer Jim Conlan was thrilled to have him back in winning form as he’s always had a big opinion of the gelding and will now look to better races further north.
“I love the horse and think he’s got enormous potentialâ€, Conlan said.
“I ride him every now and then and he gives you the feel of a very good horse. He’s got a fantastic attitude, he’s a terrific individual and the breeding to beat itâ€.
Conlan said he would have one more run in Victoria before a decision is made whether to stay at home or continue on to Brisbane for the winter carnival.
“I’ll take him to the Valley in three weeks and then possibly run him in the Easter Cup here. Then we’ll have a look at him and maybe go to Brisbane with himâ€.
The Group 2 Brisbane Cup over 2400m looks an ideal race for the improving gelding.
Sherpa Tenzing has raced nine times for two wins, and last campaign he finished a close third over 2800m in the St Leger behind ‘Exceptionally’.
Written by Isaac Chaplin
