Tim Walker | Photo: PACEPIX
Trainer Gary Hall Snr is hoping to see Im The Black Flash driven for toughness in tonight’s www.gloucesterpark.com.au Pace (2130m).
The five-year-old made a super return to racing in a standing start event at Gloucester Park last month and was placed at two of his three subsequent runs.
His last start fourth to Lusaka in the Manea Classic (2100m) at Bunbury was the only occasion he’s finished outside the placings this campaign.
Im The Black Flash has a tricky draw to overcome in six tonight, with key chances Alcopony and Talks Up A Storm in one and three respectively.
Hall Snr said he was still hopeful his charge could overcome the draw.
“The draw is a killer,” Hall Snr told Racing WA Harness.
“He looks better now, and he’s been working well at home.
“I think he needs to be put into it at some stage.
“He likes to go earlier and wind up into it.
“He should go well in the race.”
Lusaka, who finished third to Aardiebytheseaside last week, also features in tonight’s event from barrier eight.
As well as Im The Black Flash, Hall Snr also has My Watchlist primed to play a big part in the WASBA Supporting Your Industry Pace (2130m).
My Watchlist, who was unplaced behind Rolling Fire last week, has drawn kindly in barrier 11 for tonight’s event.
Hall Snr said he felt a softer trip would suit My Watchlist tonight.
“He will go well with the right run,” he said.
“He’s just been drawing bad, and he pulled his brains out last week.
“He will go much better this week, and I’d like to see him sat up.”
Hall Snr also has Skylou and Blameitonthenight engaged on the evening.