Parnham Mulls Oakleigh for Indian Pacific

Meanwhile, while on the subject of west-east raids, accomplished WA trainer Neville Parnham is considering sending dual stakes-winning sprinter Indian Pacific across the Nullabor for Caulfield's Gr1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) on Blue Diamond Stakes Day. According to thewest.com.au, Parnham is close to making a decision regarding the gelded son of Zoustar. "I want to get him up to a gallop to see if he's ready but the way he's going, he'll probably fly over. He'll probably have two runs and then have a good spell." Conceding that he wants to avoid placing Indian Pacific in the deep end, Parnham said, "I want to keep him fresh and don't want to take on the big guns like Nature Strip and Bivouac." A graduate of Bowness Stud from the Inglius Melbourne Premier Sale, Indian Pacific last raced when beaten by in form Flirtini.