Warringah

From Bloodstock.com.au


Trainer Chris Waller will continue to monitor new stable acquisition Warringah ahead of confirming a Melbourne cup start for the European.

Waller's original plan after purchasing Warringah was to set him for the Sydney autumn.

But the gelding arrived in Australia from England in such good order, plans changed to include a tilt at this year's Melbourne Cup.

Waller inspected Warringah last week and will make another trip to Melbourne from Sydney this week to see him through a more solid workout.

"He came through his first week in great order and showed he had got over the trip," Waller said.

"He will have a serious gallop later in the week.

"Until we see him under a bit of pressure it's hard to tell if he has done as well as we think."

Warringah was formerly trained by Sir Michael Stoute with whom Waller has been in constant contact over the past few weeks.

"Sir Michael has been a great help and if Warringah happens to win the Cup, a lot of the credit is down to him," Waller said.

"It's very exciting to think we have a Melbourne Cup runner on our hands."

Warringah has won two races in England over 2336 and 2418 metres and has five second placings in his 12 start career.

He finished fifth in the famous Ebor Handicap in August carrying top weight of 61.5 kilograms.