Sargent Buoyant Ahead of Doomben Cup

Sydney trainer John Sargent is full of confidence with Brandenburg (Burgundy-Wansesingyee, by Galileo) ahead of the Gr1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on Saturday, despite tackling a stunning line-up (see earlier item). The son of ill-fated stallion Burgundy (Redoute’s Choice) was victorious over 1600m at the Gold Coast and Sargent said the now gelding has his mind on racing, reports NZ Racing Desk. “I think he has taken a lot of confidence out of it. With his work since then I think he has gone up a level. I couldn’t be happier,” Sargent told SENTrack. “I think his mind is on the job now. Being a colt, it wasn’t at the end of last campaign. The owners took the gamble to geld him and hopefully they will reap the rewards at Doomben.” Sergeant revealed, “He runs in the Q22 after that before a short break up there (Queensland) and then Melbourne in the spring.” Brandenburg was bred by Christopher and Susanna Grace and is a half-brother to Sargent’s former multiple Group winner Luvaluva. He races for a similar ownership group sporting the silks of Darren Thomas’ Seymour Bloodstock.