Trainer David Payne is amazed by how well Naval Escort has settled in to Adelaide ahead of tomorrow's group one South Australian Derby.
Payne made the trip from Sydney to watch Naval Escort gallop at Morphettville on Tuesday and said he is ready to run "the race of his life" after thriving on the trip.
Leading Melbourne jockey Craig Williams takes over from Sydney rider Tim Clark in the 2500-metre feature.
- AAP
Racing: Derby delight
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