Chris Waller trains AMOVATIO win in Sydney

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Well it couldn’t of started better for Amovatio with such an impressive win and with still plenty to learn which is a bonus.

Both trainer Chris Waller and jockey Hugh Bowman gave him great praise post-race and we can now look forward to much better races going forward .

Cheers guys, and Congratulations!

– Brad


 

The new star of the Spicer Thoroughbreds stable has even garnered some media attention:

Waller to keep impressive 2YO in Sydney during winter

Nic Ashman – Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Just a race after Gai Waterhouse produced a promising juvenile, Sydney’s leading trainer Chris Waller unearthed another two-year-old that looks destined for bigger things at Canterbury on Wednesday.

Amovatio debuted for Waller in the TAB iPhone App Maiden Plate (1200m), box-seating from its inside gate.

Hugh Bowman began to switch across heels coming around the home turn, when the son of Al Maher appeared momentarily to lose concentration before the premier rider navigated a clear passage and punched the gelding to victory.

“He’s pretty raw. I must admit throughout the run he was getting it together as we went so he’ll improve both mentally and physically,” Bowman said.

Debutante Cosmic Endeavour won by 3-1/4 lengths for Waterhouse when leading all the way with the trainer indicating there was a chance the filly could head to Queensland, however Waller will says he will keep Amovatio in Sydney during the winter months with a view to the spring.

“He’s still got a lot of improvement to come. We haven’t wound him out to get here today that’s for sure,” Waller said.

“It would be nice to get a Saturday win. They come in handy when you’re looking towards the better races.”

Amovatio ($2.80 fav) defeated the Bjorn Baker-trained Brilliant Terror ($9), who finished hard to be beaten 1-1/2 lengths after being held up at a vital stage in the run home, with Adage ($6) from the Peter Snowden camp finishing a neck back in third.

The race presents as a strong form race as Brilliant Terror defeated the John O’Shea-trained Savvy Nature in his only trial with Savvy Nature debuting last weekend at Kembla and thrashing her rivals.

“My bloke is looking for another 1000 metres on that so we’re pretty happy,” Baker said.