Betwitchery ready to extend winning streak first-up

Betwitchery is set to extend her winning sequence as she makes her return to the racetrack at Flemington.

The Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin-trained mare is scheduled to begin her new racing campaign in the VRC Member Brendan Sobozynski Plate, a 1200-metre contest, this Saturday.

Betwitchery, who has won five of her eighteen starts and has a history of winning first-up, finished her last campaign with a victory over 1400 metres at Pakenham before going on to win the VOBIS Gold Distaff (1400m) at Caulfield on March 14.

Following a brief spell, the Blue Point filly had a jump-out in April, after which it was determined she would have an extended break.

The mare has since had two preparatory jump-outs at Flemington for her Saturday engagement, securing third place in both on June 26 and July 10 respectively.

Larkin expressed satisfaction with the mare's development, noting this will be her maiden run down the Flemington straight.

"She's going really well at home," Larkin said. "Her jump-outs have been good and she's probably going her best now as she has ever."

"She's a mare that has always been progressing and had maturity to come, and I think that has come now as she has always been a bit fierce in her work, but she seems to be getting the hang of that now."

"The straight for the first time is a question mark and as a Flemington trainer you would love to be able to give them a look, but unfortunately, you can't."

"But what she has is one of those actions that would normally suit the straight."

"She's a big striding mare, so she should get room, which she loves to get and I'm sure she'll run very well."

Holly Durnan, an apprentice rider, will partner Betwitchery on Saturday, and her 3kg allowance will enable the mare to carry a weight of 53.5kg.

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