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Gai Waterhouse has announced that Alligator Blood is expected to come back to Melbourne for the spring season, with the main goal being the highly esteemed Cox Plate 2023.
Waterhouse, in a conversation with Racing.com, conveyed his confidence in Alligator Blood's skills by emphasizing his track success and proven endurance over 2000 meters.
Alligator Blood: Conquering The Cox Plate
With victories in several Group 1 races and a commendable performance in the previous year's Cox Plate on a challenging track, Waterhouse firmly believes that the Cox Plate provides the perfect platform for Alligator Blood to exhibit its champion attributes.
Waterhouse and her team are more likely to prioritize the Melbourne Spring Carnival over the new Sydney-based race, the King Charles Stakes, due to the gelding's impressive form last year.
During his Melbourne campaign, Alligator Blood, in partnership with Adrian Bott, emerged victorious in the Underwood Stakes and the Champions Stakes, while also performing admirably in other races.
Bott confirmed that Alligator Blood is currently being trained in Sydney and will have a trial at the end of the month.
Waterhouse also gave an update on the imported mare Alcohol Free, who has returned to training after a restful period.
According to Waterhouse, the mare, which was sold for A$10 million last year, has shown impressive progress.
Waterhouse emphasized the various choices for Alcohol Free's upcoming races while also aiming to secure a spot in Everest.
Alligator Blood is currently priced at A$17 by Ladbrokes as a potential winner of the Cox Plate, and the team remains optimistic for a successful campaign in the upcoming spring season.