Trainer Neville Parnham is optimistic talented galloper September Born will finally get the chance to fulfill his potential at this year\u2019s Ascot Pinnacles Carnival, after persistent foot issues stalled his progress last season.<\/p>\n
The son of Playing God burst onto the scene with a brilliant debut win, immediately setting high expectations. He looked on track to deliver on that early promise with a cracking second in the Listed Belgravia Stakes (1200m), followed by a maiden black-type victory in the Fairetha Stakes (1400m).<\/p>\n
However, his momentum was halted after a below-par performance in the WA Guineas (1600m) when he finished eighth to Storyville, with a foot problem forcing a premature end to his campaign.<\/p>\n
Now, after a winning trial and a trouble-free preparation, Parnham believes the four-year-old is ready to show his best.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeptember Born is in real good shape,\u201d Parnham said on Tabradio.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s nice and sound and his feet are in good order.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve altered his shoeing around and hopefully it\u2019s enough to get him right through.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s only lightly raced and obviously shown a lot of ability, but his feet have been a bit of an issue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey were last time around, but he\u2019s come back in great condition and if we can keep him sound, I\u2019m expecting he\u2019ll bounce into a carnival feature somewhere down the line.\u201d<\/p>\n
While September Born is being aimed at the Ascot features, Parnham says the exact path he\u2019ll take remains uncertain.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are plenty of races to choose from,\u201d Parnham said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a Gold Rush (1400m) if he comes back to his best form.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a Winterbottom (1200m), there\u2019s a Railway Stakes (1600m).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll play it by ear and see where he is.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen the time comes, he\u2019ll tell us where he wants to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parnham also anticipates three-year-old talent Country God to be a major player during the Ascot carnival, following his impressive Belmont win on Saturday, his third from four starts this campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe he can step up to the mark,\u201d Parnham said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlso, bearing in mind, we\u2019re not racing the good two-year-olds from last season.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn his work he has a fair amount of ability and is a horse with a bit of quality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Julio Santarelli\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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