Trainer Neville Parnham expects talented filly Flying Missile to lead and take plenty of catching in tomorrow’s Breast Cancer Research Centre Of WA-Belgravia Stakes (1200m) at Ascot.
Flying Missile had to work hard in the early stages of the Crown Perth-3YO Classic (1000m) and finished just over two lengths behind Liwa in eighth.
The filly started from barrier 10 on that occasion and Parnham said he didn’t think his charge would have any issue finding the front from barrier one tomorrow.
“I’d expect her to jump and lead,” he told TABradio
“I think she just did a little bit too much work the other day and being first-up she got a bit excited.
“I think it took away some of the finish from her.
“Luck will play a part and I expect she will make her own luck by bouncing to the front and dictating on her own terms.”
Flying Missile’s unplaced finished in the $100,000 feature on October 9 was just the second time in nine career starts she’s finished outside the top three.
The only other occasion was the Group 2 Karrakatta Plate in April.
Brad Parnham replaces his brother Chris aboard Flying Missile in tomorrow’s Listed event, with the younger Parnham to ride the David Harrison-trained Searchin’ Rocs.
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