The locomotive made headlines when it was invited to participate in the prestigious Elitlopp in Sweden in May. He failed to impress in his heat so trainer Brad Hewitt bought him back shortly afterwards and he has since enjoyed a good break before returning to the track.
THE LOCOMOTIVE NOVEMBER 29 REPETITION
At Menangle, The Locomotive was drawn against an average field and as expected he went straight to the front where Hewitt simply let him run at his own pace. He had an easy second quarter in 31 seconds and then picked up the pace to run his final two quarters in 28.7 and 27.7 seconds. Speedy Lover was bravely chasing second place, while Jungle Eyes finished in third place.
The locomotive is likely to go to Victoria where it will attend the Trotting Cup Festival in January and February. It is here that he may clash with Victorian star Keayang Zahara, so he will need to be at his best for these races.
The win capped off a great evening for Hewitt as earlier in the evening Captains Knock was successful and then his three-year-old filly Isla Rochelle (Sweet Lou) stormed home to take out the Ultra Air Pace in 1.50.8.
By Tony Milanese for Harnesslink
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