Fernando favourite for Hobart Thousand

Melbourne Cup runner-up Fernando Mick is favourite for Thursday night’s Group 1 Hobart Thousand (461m); but trainer David Geall is disappointed the evergreen veteran didn’t secure a slot in Saturday night’s The Phoenix.

After Fernando Mick was denied Melbourne Cup glory when edged out by Yachi Bale, beaten just half a length, Geall was optimistic he would secure the final slot in The Phoenix, which eventually went to El Dorado.

“I was surprised and very disappointed he didn’t get picked for The Phoenix,” Geall said.

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Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2022/12/13/fernando-favourite-for-hobart-thousand/