Darryn Weatherley is eyeing an Australian spring raid with a couple of his stable’s leading lights, including Group 1 winner Pier.
Pier had a strong three-year-old season in his homeland, winning three and placing in two of his five starts, including victories in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) and Group 2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1600m).
He was proving to be an exciting prospect for Sydney’s autumn carnival. However, his Australian campaign was curtailed by injury following his eighth placed run in the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) in February.
Weatherley has been pleased with the way Pier has returned to his stable following a lengthy spell and he is eyeing a potential return to Australia in spring with his gelding.
“Pier is back in work. He had his first bit of three-quarter pace this morning along with Mali Ston,” said Weatherley, who trains in partnership with his daughter, Briar.