Trainer Tom Hughes said Volcanic Star's Queensland Derby form will be seen in good light as Sirmione finished third before going on to win the 2007 Mackinnon Stakes and 2008 Australian Cup, both over 2,000m at Flemington Race Track.
It can be recalled that Volcanic Star was entered for the 2007 runnings of both the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup but the plans went awry as Volcanic Star encountered suspensory ligament damage in the early stages of his preparation.
"He had a bit of suspensory trouble and has had a nice break but he's back and going well and will probably resume in the Aurie's Star," Hughes said. |