By Glenn Davis
Cairns trainer Rodney Miller is excited about the future prospects of Adaminaby ahead of the gelding starting in the QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap at Townsville’s Cluden Park on Friday.
Adaminaby had one barrier trial for Rockhampton trainer Jared Wehlow before he was moved on to Miller.
On race debut, he finished fifth in a 1250 metre maiden at Cairns last month.
He then easily won a 1250 metre maiden on his home track at Cairns on January 2.
“He was a bit unlucky in his first run after being knocked down,” Miller said.
“I put blinkers on him last start and he bolted in.
“I think he can be a Guineas horse in the winter if he takes the next step.”
The son of Spieth is dropping back in distance to 1000 metres on Friday which has Miller a little concerned.
“It’s not ideal dropping back in distance so he may find it a bit short but he’s got a big future,” Miller said.
“I’ll be happy to see him run on well late and then we might look at the three Guineas races in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay in the winter.”
Adaminaby will be Miller’s only starter in Townsville after he was forced to run stable mate Cleaver Greene in Atherton on Saturday.
Cleaver Greene was nominated for the Open Handicap in Townsville but a lack of transport meant he could only take one runner to Townsville.
“My truck is in getting fixed and it won’t be ready in time so I’m getting a lift down to Townsville with Fred Wieland and there’s only room for one horse,” Miller said.