Proud Miss Stakes next for Aviatress after Adelaide plans change
Ahead of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast, the Aviatress camp originally scheduled a pair of Group 1 races in Adelaide.
A problem surfaced just prior to the mare's debut attempt in the Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on April 25, dashing hopes for The Goodwood (1200m) this coming Saturday.
Instead, Aviatress will tackle the Group 3 Proud Miss Stakes (1200m) on Saturday, her goodbye race for trainers Richard and Chantelle Jolly plus owner David Price.
In the Robert Sangster, Aviatress copped barrier 17, hardly optimal, yet a forming abscess ultimately sidelined her from the contest.
"She pulled up sore in a foot after galloping on the Tuesday before the Sangster," Richard Jolly said.
"She had a tiny little abscess rear its head but after three or four days she got over it.
"We galloped her on Saturday morning and we decided not to pursue The Goodwood and instead go to the softer option of the Proud Miss.
"After that she heads up to the Gold Coast to go through the mare's sale."
The mare boasts 22 race appearances with seven triumphs and six additional placegettings, amassing close to $570,000 in earnings.
Having won multiple Stakes races, Aviatress' career highlight arrived in the 2024 Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes (1200m) as part of the Caulfield Cup Carnival.
Aviatress, a Price homebred, has produced a Rich Enuff colt for him from dam Twin Star Rocket, and she's in foal once more to Smart Missile, according to Jolly.
"There will be a full sister or brother to Aviatress coming up," Jolly said.
Although Saturday concludes her time with Jolly's stable, he believes she has more racing ability if future owners pursue it.
"Saturday will be her last run for us, and she will be sold," Jolly said.
"It will be up to the new owners to decide what they want to do as she's still got racing in her if they want to go that way."
Visit Australian betting sites to find the best betting markets for the race in the Proud Miss Stakes.
More Racing News
Cox Plate nominations announced by Moonee Valley Racing Club
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has released the list of nominations for the upcoming Cox Plate.Chris Waller has entered a substantial number of horses for the $6 million race, with 27 of his potential starters, including the prominent mare Autumn Glow, featuring in the 2040-metre contest revealed on Tuesday.Despite the...
Currawood aiming for redemption at Caulfield Heath
Gavin Bedggood, a trainer with a knack for developing horses that previously raced in Ireland, is optimistic that a firmer Caulfield Heath track will benefit his latest charge.The trainer has seen success with horses like Earlswood and Kingswood, both of whom commenced their careers in Ireland before joining his stable....
Premier's Cup Prelude target for Boniface on better ground
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr's preference is to see the dual-nominated Boniface compete in Sydney this Saturday, contingent on the lightly raced galloper securing a spot in their primary race selection.With a current domestic rating of 81, Boniface is positioned 16th in the order of entry for the Premier's...
Roulette King's Spring Ambitions Revealed
Trainer Trevor Rogers has learned the art of saying no, a skill he never imagined would lead to an increase in his modest string of horses. The reward for his steadfast refusal to sell Roulette King has been precisely that.Remarkably, one persistent bidder, unable to secure Roulette King, offered Rogers...
Jimmysstar returns to the track at Warwick Farm trials
Ciaron Maher's striking gelding, Jimmysstar, is set to commence his campaign with a familiar starting point, though his Spring Carnival program might present some variations this season.The Per Incanto gelding will have his first trial of the campaign over 900 metres at Warwick Farm on Tuesday morning.Last season, Jimmysstar made...
Missile Stakes: Angel Capital readies for early season assault
A swift return is on the cards for Angel Capital, who is set to contest the season's inaugural stakes race in Sydney as he gears up for a potentially campaign-defining run.Trainer Chris Waller has indicated that the five-year-old gelding will be nominated for the Group 2 Missile Stakes (1200m) at...
Sing For Peace denies Stern Idol a fairytale finish at Sandown
The anticipated script for champion jumper Stern Idol's farewell race did not unfold as planned, with the horse finishing without a top-three finish.Stern Idol, sent out as the $1.90 favourite, could only manage fourth under jockey Will Gordon, finishing a considerable 12 lengths behind the winner in the Crisp Steeplechase...
Tough Grand National Hurdle Win Puts Andy Win in Steeplechase Picture
Consideration is now being given to the Grand National Steeplechase for Andy Win, following his determined victory at Sandown.Andy Win, the gelding, clinched the $250,000 Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown on Sunday and has earned his spot to contest the larger jumps.The $350,000 Grand National Steeplechase (4500m), part of...
Boomtown Boss triumphs in a thrilling Aurie's Star Handicap
The strategic move by trainer Tony Gollan to transfer Boomtown Boss south has paid off spectacularly, with the Queenslander clinching the opening black-type race of the new Australian racing season, the Group 3 Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington.After a disjointed Brisbane winter campaign, Gollan chose to rest the gelding...
Tim Clark's birthday treble at Rosehill
Tim Clark marked his birthday with a successful riding treble at Rosehill, taking an early advantage in the Sydney jockeys' premiership.His earlier wins aboard Funshow and Steel Strike set the stage for a polished performance guiding Carbonados to victory in the NSW Jockeys Association Handicap (1300m).Clark had to maintain patience...