Here To Shock could chase the riches on offer in Pakenham's Supernova. Picture: Bradley Photos.
Here To Shock is likely to feature in a jumpout at Flemington Friday, in a move which could determine whether he contests the $1million Supernova on Saturday week.
The 800m jump-out is set to determine whether the Hayes-trained 11-time winner lines up just eight days later.
Co-trainers Ben, Will, and JD Hayes already have Arkansaw Kid confirmed as a runner in the on December 21, with the Group 2 winner taking Cavallo Park’s slot.
Lindsay Park Racing also holds a slot in the race. Although plans are still to be confirmed, Ben Hayes mentioned on Wednesday that Here To Shock is in the mix.
“Here To Shock has won almost $2 million in prize money and has been freshened since his unplaced run in the $3 million Big Dance (1600m) on November 5,” Hayes said.
“Unfortunately, with 62 kilos in the Big Dance, and the mile, it just sorted him out.”
Hayes noted that Arkansaw Kid has trained on well since his close second to Welwal in the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m).
“He still ran really well and did everything correct, so he will head there (to The Supernova) and he’s in great form,” Hayes added.
Meanwhile, Warnie is set to race in a 1500m Benchmark 100 at Caulfield on Saturday, with the Ciaron Maher-trained runner having an eye on the Supernova.
