Coyle’s Machine takes on Canterbury

Published: 26 Dec 2014

Big chance - Scream Machine will be racing today at Canterbury

Trainer Jason Coyle has opted for the 1550m December Handicap at Canterbury today rather than the Group 3 Summer Cup yesterday and it looks like it was a masterful decision.

Evidence of his reasoning can be seen in his quote from Friday. “In a 2000m there is a possibility the pace may slacken mid-race, which is a concern.” He said. “But I know there will be a genuine tempo at Canterbury.”

The first part of his prediction came true with the Summer Cup run in a slow 2:04.77 minutes, a speed that would have made it extremely tough for the athletic back-marker to make up the ground.

If the second part is correct and a Strong Tempo is set at Canterbury, you know he will be finishing hard.

Check out his profile and form, including a risk Tye Angland will have to over-come in the Race Guide

Quote above sourced from The Daily Telegraph, Friday 26th December