Bjorn Baker has his stable flying and will look to add The Coast and Takeover Target Stakes to his winning haul on Saturday.
The Warwick Farm trainer ran the Sydney half-marathon last Sunday in preparation for a marathon later in the year as he starts to get back into racing shape himself.“I have always liked to run and just thought I would set myself a couple of challenges,” Baker said. “The time wasn’t that good. I wanted to break two hours and didn’t wear a watch but did it by a couple of seconds. It has got me back into training, and a full marathon would be the goal now.
Iknowastar’s form suggests that a soft track would not be in his favour, but Baker has liked what he has seen in the mornings since the four-year-old was run down by Waterford a couple of weeks ago. “He has a great record at the mile and he is just reaching his peak. Rachel gets on very well with him, and I’m sure she will get it right.”Iknowastar is the $4.80 second pick in betting behind Tavi Time, which is a well-supported $3.30 favourite. Baker will also saddle up $11 chance Hollywood Hero.
“He is the sort of horse that is just getting better all the time, and it helps that we know how to ride him. He made the Big Dance last year and that came a bit early for him; I would love to get him back there again.” “We have her in the Gold Coast Guineas but the track is under water up there, so it might be a better option to stay here,” Baker said.
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