Merovee (Aus) (Frankel {GB}), the A$1.6-million fourth most expensive lot at last year's Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, is set to debut in the Wednesday afternoon opener at Newcastle.
Trained and part-owned by Chris Waller along with Vinery Stud, breeder John Singleton's Strawberry Hill Stud, R&C Legh Racing and Werrett Bloodstock, among others, the bay colt is a son of More Strawberries (Aus) (More Than Ready), a dual Group 2 winner and twice placed in Group 1 company, including a third in the 2010 Golden Slipper S. More Strawberries is a half-sister to G1 Emirates S. winner All American (Aus) (Red Ransom), while champion third dam Tersa (Mr. Prospector) produced US MGISW Rock Hard Ten (Kris S.).
Merovee, to be ridden by Hugh Bowman, has logged three barrier trials to date, all at Rosehill, but his most recent trial Mar. 13 was his most promising, as he hit the line generously to 'win' the heat by 3/4 of a length (video).
Merovee is drawn gate two in a field of 14. Post time for the 1200m test is 12:45 p.m.
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