METRICAL MAKES NO MISTAKE AT BENDIGO

Luck went Metrical’s way at Bendigo today when aided by a perfect ride from Blake Shinn the son of Time Test broke his maiden in style.

Settled behind the early speed to the home turn, Metrical was able to take advantage of a run early in the home straight, quickening up stylishly to go clear and win with something in hand, much to the relief of Mike Moroney.

“He’s a horse with talent and to be honest, he probably should have won last start but he got the right run today and made no mistake,” Mike said.

“He’s run well in good races in New Zealand but he’s been a work in progress and I’m sure today will do his confidence a lot of good.

“He seemed to cope with the conditions well and didn’t really have a hard run as Blake was able to coast home the last bit so it’s promising times ahead for him I’d say.”

Shinn said Metrical had taken advantage from his last start second. “He’s done well mentally and he raced really well today.

“He relaxed for me today, the run opened up at the right time and he won with a bit in hand. He can quicken up and he can progress from here.”