Ana Malak has drawn the pole and consolidated favouritism for the Group 1 Retravision Golden Nugget Championship (2536m) at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
One of six runners in the four-year-old feature for trainers Greg and Skye Bond, Ana Malak is unbeaten from his two starts in Perth since crossing from New Zealand.
The Bettors Delight colt is hoping to replicate his victory from an identical position in the Yes Loans 4YO Classic Pace (2130m) on November 30, when he held out Ideal Liner.
In another massive boost for the Bond camp as they strive to win their first Golden Nugget, Bettor Aim has come up with barrier two and Mighty Conqueror in gate three.
Bettor Aim has recovered from a mini setback and passed a vet examination after he was forced to miss the 4YO Classic, the bay gelding is unbeaten from five starts.
Bright Diamond (10), Fizzing (4), and Thisbeachrightthere (9) round out a wonderful barrier draw for Perth’s leading co-training partnership.
FULL BARRIER DRAW
1- Ana Malak (1)
2- Benhope Rulz (12)
3- Bettor Aim (2)
4- Bright Diamond (10)
5- Don’tstopbelievin (7)
6- Fizzing (4)
7- Golden State (11)
8- Ideal Liner (8)
9- Thisbeachrightthere ODM (9)
10- Mighty Conqueror (3)
11- Stefsbest (5)
12- Think About Me (6)
1st Emg Bettor B Abeliever
2nd Emg The Great Dane
Julio Santarelli