Henry wasn’t sure what to expect with Packer’s Bond today having only had the five-year-old gelding in the stable for four weeks, but he was pleasantly suprised as the son of Dundeel took out the Global Turf BM64 at Ballarat this afternoon.
His second career win, Packer’s Bond was transferred from Mitch Beer after Mitch thought the horse could do with a change of scenery.
“I haven’t had him long, so I can’t take too much credit,” said Henry to Racing.Com post race.
“I have only had him for three or four weeks, so I wasn’t sure what to expect coming here today.
“He had a gallop on the course proper here ten days ago and he was only fair I thought, and with him being such a light, nervy horse I have left him alone and kept him pretty fresh and really was just interested to see how he would go today… he has obviously gone okay,” said Henry.
The horse has had his first ten starts under Mitch Beer’s tutelage, with many of those in New South Wales.
“Mitch suggested the horse should have a change of environment, he just thought he was going through the motions a bit up there at Albury, and just thought that going the other way and enjoying a few different facilities like the hill track (at Ballarat) might spur him on a bit, so credit to Mitch in recommending Steve (owner) send him down,” said Henry
What’s next for Packer’s Bond will depend on how he pulls up, with the lightly framed and lightly raced five-year-old most likely going to enjoy time between runs. Wherever he heads, let’s hope he continues to enjoy his new surrounds at Ballarat and there are more wins to come.