Bivouac Peaking For Aussie Farewell

Godolphin sprinter Bivouac (Exceed and Excel-Dazzler, by More Than Ready) is ready for Saturday's Gr1 TJ Smith Stakes over 1200m, reports racingnsw.com.au. Trainer James Cummings said, "Three of his memorable, scintillating performances have come third-up from a spell and his Easter weekend trackwork suggests a jaw-dropping effort is on the cards. We simply couldn't have him any better." Bivouac was the beaten favourite in both his starts this time in, the Gr1 VRC Lightning Stakes and the Gr1 Canterbury Stakes. "Circumstances haven't been ideal in his two runs this campaign, but the TJ Smith has been his bulls-eye," Cummings said. "Physically he seems perfect. His attitude and demeanour show he is in a terrific frame of mind. Victory here in this autumn grand final would book this Australian equine jet a ticket to take on the world at Royal Ascot." All up, Bivouac, who will retire to stud as a 2021 freshman sire, has won seven of his 21 starts and has earnings over $5 million. His wins include the 2020 Gr1 Newmarket Handicap, 2020 Gr1 VRC Sprint Classic, and Gr1 Golden Rose Stakes.