Roger James is praying for a truly run Gr.3 Eclipse Stakes (1800m) at Sandown on Saturday for his charge Von Tunzelman.
“I just hope there’s a bit more pace in the race,” the Cambridge trainer said. “He got back last start in a slowly run race and he was a long time getting clear room.
“He was doing his best work late, he needs to get out and have time to build up.”
Von Tunzelman, who finished sixth over 1800m at Flemington in his Australian debut, will be ridden by Michael Dee.
The New Zealand jockey’s best win before moving to Victoria came aboard the James-trained Hera in the Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie.
Raced by breeders Brendan and Jo Lindsay, Von Tunzelman may make one further appearance in Victoria before heading home.
“It depends on Saturday, but there is the Ballarat Cup over 2200m if he runs very well,” James said.
– NZ Racing Desk
