Silver Wedding targets Stakes win at Ipswich races
Racing and travel have combined to bring out the best in Silver Wedding, who is now aiming to add a Stakes race victory to her resume.
The Ciaron Maher-trained mare, a winner of four from thirteen starts, is set to contest the Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic (1200m) at Ipswich this Saturday.
Silver Wedding, a full sister to Group 1 winner Schwarz, will race in the colours of Joliestar, who is also competing in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot on Saturday night for Chris Waller.
"She has got a huge pedigree, being a sister to Schwarz," Maher revealed. "And Brendan and Jo (Lindsay), they have been good supporters of the stable."
Having recorded three victories in Brisbane, Silver Wedding previously travelled to New Zealand for the Aotearoa Classic at Ellerslie during their Summer Carnival earlier in the year.
The mare commenced her current campaign with an impressive 1000-metre victory at Eagle Farm on May 30, a result that was not unexpected by Maher's team.
"She's a horse that we've always given time to but has always shown ability," Maher explained. "We've seen glimpses (of form) lots of time and each prep she improves. When she was up in Brisbane last time she improved and when she went to New Zealand, I thought that was a huge run, given the ground she covered. She's had a break and even in her run first-up, you can see she's improved again, although she showed she was very forward in condition with her first-up run. The 1000 (metres), it didn't surprise me, but I thought it might be too short for her, but she was very dominant and the step up to 1200 metres (on Saturday) will suit. Ipswich can be a bit tricky, but I think she will show her class."
Silver Wedding has drawn barrier 10 in a field of 21, with five emergencies declared. Check out the latest racing betting markets for the Ipswich Cup.
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