ALBURQ RESUMING TODAY

Two runners for us at home on Saturday with Alburq and Rainbow Thief running at Flemington.

Alburq (pictured) is the first to go in race six, the benchmark 70 handicap over 1200m with Lachlan King’s claim reducing the weight to 59kg from barrier 10.

It is the first start this preparation for Alburq who has been pleasing Mike Moroney in his work.

“He’s got winning form down the straight and he should be forward enough based on his work and jumpouts - which have been excellent,” Moroney said.

“His draw should be fine in what is an even looking race - our horse is down in class a bit from where he has been racing and I’d say with ordinary luck in running he will be hard to beat, especially with his liking for the straight course.”

Rainbow Thief is in race eight, the benchmark 84 handicap over 1800m with Jamie Kah aboard and jumping from barrier 10.

“His work has been good and we’re happy with him, it’s just a pity he hasn’t drawn a barrier,” Moroney said.

“He’s done well since his last start fifth in the Kilmore Cup and a repeat of that effort should certainly have him in the finish

“It’s a tricky start so he’ll need a bit of luck but it does look a winnable race for him I think.”