AustraliaTrainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou aim to secure another major victory in the upcoming $3 million Big Dance at Randwick with horse Matias, following their recent success in the $10 million Golden Eagle. Their previous winner, Skyhook, completed a planned four-race campaign by defeating Decorum in the Golden Eagle, securing a Group 1 win that concludes his racing career before he moves to stud. Matias, a four-year-old gelding, qualified for the Big Dance via a wildcard entry after finishing second in a preliminary race, despite earlier setbacks including a failed veterinary check that prevented a move to Hong Kong. The trainer noted that Matias has shown improved fitness since his last start and is expected to compete against strong field speed in the 1600-meter event. This potential win would mark another significant achievement for the training partnership, adding to their growing list of elite stakes victories.
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