By Michael Guerin
Any fears Christian Cullen would not be ready for his comeback at Cambridge tonight were blown away during a stunning workout on Wednesday.
The flying machine has not raced since his epic Auckland Cup win and faces what trainer Brian O'Meara describes as his toughest test of the next month when he clashes with a race-hardened Holmes D G in the Cambridge Classic.
But a 56 second last 800m on the tight Kumeu track on Wednesday indicated Christian Cullen is ready to extend his winning sequence to 12.
"This is shaping as a tough race for him because he hasn't raced for a while but he showed me on Wednesday that he is ready," O'Meara said.
"He worked his last 800m in something like 56 seconds and felt very strong doing it."
Christian Cullen faces the dilemma of either crossing Holmes D G early in the 2200m mobile or having to sit outside him, the latter option certain to test his fitness.
Holmes D G was quick enough out of the gate to lead the Victoria Cup field last month before running away with that feature.
If he is able to hold the front tonight it will be his best chance of beating Christian Cullen so far this season.
Horse Racing: Cullen ready for comeback
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