Golden Rose runner-up Traffic Warden will make his first public appearance of the year when he headlines another important set of barrier trials at Rosehill.
The Godolphin colt, who was a narrow second to stablemate Broadsiding in the Group 1, will step out in a 900m heat on the course proper on Thursday, his first outing since finishing down the track in the Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington in November.
Zac Lloyd reunites with Traffic Warden after partnering him to victory in The Run To The Rose last spring and he is looking forward to getting a gauge on the three-year-old’s development.
“He gave me a nice win in The Run To The Rose so it will be good to see how he has matured this time in,” Lloyd said.
“He has been close to a Group One and hopefully this preparation he can get his Group One.
“He will probably only have a day out tomorrow being his first trial back, I presume he won’t be out to do too much, but it’s good to see how they’re moving.”
Chris Waller will continue to roll out his carnival contenders at his home track trials, with talented mares Joliestar and Olentia to clash with 2023 Rosehill Guineas winner Lindermann in the opening 900m heat.
Like Traffic Warden, the trio will be having their first trials back and are expected to be given quiet hitouts.
Stablemate and $1.75 million yearling United States is entered for a 2YO Open Trial (900m) but after drawing barrier two in Saturday’s The Agency Real Estate Handicap (1000m), he is expected to make his race debut at Randwick.
