Racing: Trainer sees Eskimo Dan as Sydney Cup chance

A well-timed campaign has Eskimo Dan on track for the Sydney Cup.

After a summer break, the 6-year-old made it two wins in a row at Moonee Valley on Monday when he outstayed former Melbourne Cup runner Glistening to win over 2500m.

Trained by Bevan and Richard Laming, Eskimo Dan looked as if he wouldn't get past Glistening but jockey Damien Oliver got him over the line by a nose with Destiny Calls five lengths away third.

"I'm very happy with him," Bevan Laming said.

"He's a genuine stayer and he will drop to 51kg in the Sydney Cup."

Laming said the Danasinga gelding, who won the group three Eclipse Stakes (2100m) at Caulfield last spring, had been a slow maturing horse but was now ready for the tough 3200 metres at Randwick.

"He's a good, strong stayer who has taken a bit of time and I think he will certainly go two miles (3200m).

He is now learning to relax."

Laming has yet to secure a jockey for Eskimo Dan in the Cup on Anzac Day but is confident he will get telephone calls now, especially if it remains wet in Sydney.

- AAP