Ken Casellas | Photo: PACEPIX
Speedy WA-bred five-year-old Rocknroll Elliot is poised for a successful campaign, considering the ease in which he won the 2536m Cowden Insurance Solutions Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night at his third appearance after a seven-month absence.
And he is expected to improve, with his trainer Jocelyn Young saying that he is still big in condition and should keep getting better.
Rocknroll Elliot struck himself at Young’s Ravenswood stable early this year and developed a splint in a front leg, an injury which was cured during an enforced spell.
Rocknroll Elliot was the $2.20 favourite from the No. 1 barrier on Friday night when he was beaten for early speed by $31 chance Regal Cheval from barrier five. However, driver Madeliene Young was able to keep Regal Cheval at bay, despite Rocknroll Elliot pacing roughly going into the first bend.
“He was able to quickly get back in step and held the lead easily,” said Young, the younger sister of the trainer. “He travelled well in front, and I was confident the whole way.”
Rocknroll Elliot has raced 53 times for 13 wins, 13 placings and $96,316 in stakes.