She’s A Hustler to Doomben Cup

Group Two Zipping Classic winner She’s A Hustler (NZ) (Ace High) will have the third run of her campaign when she tackles the Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on Saturday.

At her second-up run last start she finished third in the Gr.2 Hollindale Cup (1800m) behind Pride Of Jenni and Birdman.

She will again be up against that pair and Half Yours in the Doomben Cup.

“She’s ticking over really well. We were delighted with the run around the Gold Coast on an unsuitable track,” trainer Grahame Begg said.

“We are looking forward to next Saturday as we are building our blocks with her. Up to 2000m will suit but it’s her next run in the Q22 over 2200m where she will come to the fore and then it’s off to the spring.”

Begg said after She's A Hustler won the Zipping Classic, his goal in 2026 will be to win the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) at the same track and distance.

Meanwhile Begg is planning to give his gifted mare Niance (NZ) (Swiss Ace) the chance to make it back-to-back wins in the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes (1100m) at Sandown on Saturday.

Niance resumed from a spell with a close-up 10th in the John Hawkes Stakes at Morphettville where she had a wide run throughout.

“She pulled up with a little issue from Adelaide last start. She got on herself the top of the coronary band and its taken a little time to heal,” Begg said.

“We think she’s back on song now.”