New Zealand pacer Bach will line up for his second start in Australia when he contests a $17,500 feature at Melton on Saturday.
The five-year-old gelding crossed the Tasman to settle at the Kyle Marshall Racing stables ahead of the $100,000 Decron Gold Cup in mid-February.
Midway through the race, he locked wheels with a rival, ending the chances of both.
Bach will know his way around the Melton track, having won a five-horse barrier trial there on January 30, over the same 1720m distance he’ll race on Saturday.
Main photo: The Melton track.
Bach has eight wins and been placed three times in his 30-race career, earning almost NZ$105,000 in stakes.
Here’s how he’ll line up on Saturday March 2, 2024:
Bach
Driver: Chris Alford, Trainer: Kyle Marshall
No. 4, Race 6, $17,500 Lifestyle Communities Pace, 1720m
Race starts at 9.07pm (AU) / 11.07pm (NZT) – click here for field and form >>>>
