David Eustace is hoping Vivacious Win can go back-to-back at Happy Valley with Zac Purton aboard once again in the first section of the Class Four Morrison Hill Road Handicap (1,650m).
The Autumn Sun galloper broke through with a superb performance last start after being sent off as $1.90 favourite to win at the course and distance by five lengths over Glorious Journey.
Wednesday sees the four-year-old jump from an inside draw of barrier two, which Purton can take advantage of to settle near the pace, however, he will be tasked with 132lb after receiving 10lb for his victory.
“He’d been knocking on the door for some time and I suppose finally everything clicked. He got a good draw, good speed on, and a strong ride round the turn, which put the race to bed,” Eustace said.
“It was nice to see him do that because he really had been a shade unlucky. Obviously the handicapper hasn’t missed him as a result, so he’s got to clearly improve again.
