She found her first NSW Breeders Challenge test too stiff, but the chance to qualify on the bigger Riverina Paceway circuit has Adam Richardson much more confident in Rocknroll Sass.
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The two-year-old filly has come up with barrier one in the last of the four heats on the group one series on Friday
She finished sixth when forced to race without cover at Young last month, but is coming off a good win at Wagga last time out.
Leeton horseman Adam Richardson expects she will be a lot more competitive this time around.
"She's ready to go and on top of her game so hopefully we can lob behind the leader and get up the sprint lane like we did last start," Richardson said.
"There are some handy fillies in the race but I just think we will be too fast if we can get that nice suck along as she has a good 200 metres in her. If we can get the right run and a bit of luck we should be too good."
In her second run for Richardson and his partner Alanah Pitt, Rocknroll Sass was beaten 32.8 metres by Captains Queen.
However the combination were thrilled with how she responded at Wagga last time out, and know she will be much better suited for the last chance to qualify for the semi-finals.
It shapes as a good day for Richardson, who will also be aboard last-start winners, Sax Player (Jason Turner) and The Constitution (Chris McPherson), who come to the region from Victoria.
Courtney Rees
Courtney is a sports journalist from The Daily Advertiser focusing on Group Nine, Southern Inland, cricket, harness racing and greyhound racing.
Courtney is a sports journalist from The Daily Advertiser focusing on Group Nine, Southern Inland, cricket, harness racing and greyhound racing.
