Racing: Bailey hopes for a fast one at Eagle Farm

BRISBANE - Trevor Bailey won't be distracted by his group one ambition with Faster Son at the end of the month and hopes to be in the spotlight at Eagle Farm today.

Bailey is excited about Faster Son's claims for the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield after the 4-year-old's sixth to Catapulted in the Rubiton Stakes over the same distance on the same track last Saturday.

"It was a top run. He got into trouble early on and a couple of things went against him," Bailey said.

"That'll top him off nicely for the Oakleigh Plate."

In the meantime it will be business as usual for Bailey who will saddle up four runners at Eagle Farm today.

Former Sydneysider Bolocco Miss will start proceedings in the Sky Racing Handicap (1200m) followed by Catallion in the www.brc.com.au Handicap (1500m), Dance At Midnight in the Sky Racing Plate (1600m) and Supreme Affair in the Mittys Handicap (1200m).

"I think Catallion is probably my best chance and Bolocco Miss also will be very competitive," Bailey said.

Catallion is dropping back in grade after going down by five lengths when 10th to Demanding Miss in a 1615m class six at Doomben 10 days ago.

The son of Lion Heart has won five of 18 starts and was unlucky in his last appearance when held up for a run.

Bolocco Miss has started only twice for Bailey since being transferred from top Sydney trainer Chris Waller.

The daughter of Hussonet scored easily on debut for Bailey, winning over 1200m against her own sex at Ipswich on November 19, before resuming with a close fifth to Pointe Dancer over 1000m at Eagle Farm on Australia Day.

"She won well at Ipswich but was galloped on and stripped her hind tendon," Bailey said.

"She was held up for a run last start but it was only a 1000m race and that's not her go. Hopefully, she'll be competitive again."

Bailey rates the Gillian Heinrich-trained Catalan Miss as the main threat to Bolocco Miss.

- AAP