The Ciaron Maher stable is looking to spring riches with Scarole after the colt’s maiden victory at Caulfield Heath.
Success in the Sportsbet Playbook Plate (1500m) on Wednesday came at Scarole’s fourth race start with the colt likely to be stepped up further in trip in coming weeks.
Ridden by Thomas Stockdale, Scarole ($4) raced to a comfortable 3-¼ length win from Corviglia ($8.5) with Melbourne Boy ($6.50) a length away third.
Jack Turnbull, the National Assistant Trainer for Ciaron Maher Racing, said Scarole had undergone a change of bit for Wednesday’s outing.
Turnbull said the colt had a ‘light mouth’ and can over-react when challenged by the rider.
“He doesn’t pull, he’s just very light in the mouth and can be sensitive,” Turnbull said.
“He was seen to by the dentist and we went from a ring-bit to a D-bit today.
“He was better, but he still has improvement to come, but he’s improved off his last run.
“He got a couple of cute sectionals, but when they ramped it up, he responded.
“He’s not slow this horse, but if he has the ability to stay on, we might have some fun, especially at this time of year.
“We would like to get him up in trip. He’s ticked this box and it sets him up.”
A son of Ole Kirk, Turnbull would not be drawn on how far Scarole could extend out in trip.
He said the Super Impose Stakes (1800m) at Flemington on October 3 was a likely next target, adding the traditional lead-up races to the Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington late next month would come under consideration.
“We’ll probably be looking at the Derby trials, and those sorts of thing,” Turnbull said.
“The Super Impose at Flemington, I would say that would be earmarked, along with the guy that ran third, Melbourne Boy.
“Both have staying written all over them.
“Scarole has a bit more speed, is a little more hyperactive, but they’re nice animals, up-and-coming and they’re in at the right time of year.”
