Group One-winning stayer Patrick Erin has returned to the Wingatui stable of Brian and Shane Anderton.
The son of Gallant Guru had spent the majority of the last two seasons in the care of leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller, who guided him to victory in the Gr.1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) at Randwick.
The eight-year-old gelding also recorded fourth-placings in the Gr.2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) and Gr.3 Kingston Town Stakes (1800m).
Patrick Erin was set to contest last season’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), however, an elevated temperature resulted in his scratching on the eve of the famous race.
The Andertons will be looking to add to Patrick Erin’s winning tally in New Zealand, where he won 10 races prior to his Australian venture, including victory in the Listed Riverton Cup (2147m).
– NZ Racing Desk
