Mojo to get his Rhythm back says Pateman

Posted by RS NewsWire at 1:05am on May 20th
Mojo to get her Rhythm back says Pateman

The son of Playing God, a recent acquisition to Mitchell Pateman's stable, started a $3 favourite with Tabtouch after powerful winning runs at his previous two starts at Ascot and Pinjarra.

Mojo Rhythm ran well below his best, but despite a difficult run he was well beaten by Vast Art, finishing seventh to Darren Mcauliffe's talented three-year-old.

The pair renew hostilities in the Ascend Trophies Handicap (1600m) at Belmont on Saturday, with Vast Art the $3 favourite, tightening from $3.40.

After he opened at $5, Mojo Rhythm has eased to $6.50.

Despite the betting drift Pateman is confident Mojo Rhythm can bounce back well and return the winner's list.

"He probably didn't handle the back up and probably didn't have the greatest run of all time either," Pateman said on Tabradio.

"Back off two weeks I expect him to bounce back against a similar field to last start.

"I think I may have erred going the 1400m after a week back up.

"He was probably looking for the mile, let alone the back up.

"He had obvious excuses, but I think he's a pretty smart horse.

"He works exceptionally well and generally when they work like they do and race well it's a good indication that they are not a bad horse.

"I would be pretty disappointed if he doesn't bounce back."

Mojo Rhythm has drawn barrier five and will be ridden by Jarrad Noske.

Pateman also expects speedy mare My Baby Blue Jean to give the Peninsula Dining Room Handicap (1000m) a big shake.

My Baby Blue Jean, previously with Adam Durrant, made the perfect start for Pateman when winning at Pinjarra over 1000m.

Three days later at Ascot she was in front with 50m remaining before fading late and finishing third to Valency and Leica Jaguar.

From barrier six and with Holly Watson aboard, Pateman says My Baby Blue Jean will be in front for a long way on Saturday.

"She's going exceptionally well and I'm really, really happy with her," Pateman said.

"She handled the back-up really well and I thought she performed super.

"She went pretty quick and overaced a little bit, but was still there at the finish.

"She only got beat half a length by Valency who has come out again and won since.

"She's in really good order and will jump and run.

"I expect her to be pretty hard to catch."

My Baby Blue Jean is currently quoted a $9.50 chance.

Devine Belief holds $2.70 favouritism.

More Racing News

Vein Girl impresses in rich Magic Millions The Debut win

Vein Girl has put herself in contention for next month’s $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic with a strong win on debut under lights at the Gold Coast’s first night meeting. The Chris and Corey Munce-trained Vein Girl was sent out the $3.50 favourite with betting sites in Friday night’s $250,000...

Dec 21st

Pallaton races into 2025 Golden Slipper contention

Pallaton has stamped himself as a two-year-old colt to watch heading into 2025 with an impressive debut win at Randwick. Trained by Michael Freedman and ridden by Tommy Berry, Pallaton raced to a 2-3/4-length victory in Saturday’s Shinzo @ Coolmore Plate (1000m) and firmed to be among the early favourites in Golden Slipper...

Dec 21st

Arriving Home set to target the Magic Millions Guineas 2025

Trainer Bjorn Baker would love to get lightly raced filly Arriving Home into the Magic Millions Guineas next month after the three-year-old remained unbeaten with a tough win at Randwick. Stepping up from a midweek city maiden win at Warwick Farm on debut earlier this month into Saturday’s Petaluma Handicap (1300m) – a...

Dec 21st

The Kings horse Gilded Water wins at Randwick

Imported stayer Gilded Water has made it back-to-back victories in Australia and has given his owner, His Majesty King Charles III, a winner at Royal Randwick. The King’s racing manager John Warren was on track at Randwick on Saturday as the Ciaron Maher-trained Gilded Water raced to a convincing victory in the...

Dec 21st

Goldman digs deep in the Pakenham Cup 2024

One time Melbourne Cup favourite, Goldman has notched up his fourth win in Australia, leading throughout to take the Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m) under Beau Mertens. Jumping an $8.50 chance, Goldman’s staying prowess was on show as he kicked back to deny Grand Pierro ($19) by a long head, with $3.30 betting site...

Dec 21st

Here To Shock gives Lindsay Park quinella in The Supernova

Ben, Will & Jd Hayes had the numbers two and three seed to knock off race-favourite Nadal in Saturday’s $1 million The Supernova (1400m) at Pakenham and did just that, with Here To Shock, ridden by Daniel Stackhouse, edging stablemate Arkansaw Kid in a thrilling stable quinella. Here To Shock ($4.60) trailed a strong...

Dec 21st

Kevin Daffy happy to wait with Oh Too Good ahead of VOBIS Gold Bullion

Trainer Kevin Daffy says there is still plenty of time to chase the big league with his lightly-raced mare Oh Too Good. A winner of four of her seven starts with three runner-up finishes as well, Oh Too Hard runs in the VOBIS Gold Bullion (1400m) at Pakenham on Saturday. Daffy was sounded...

Dec 20th

Bedggood chases rich The Supernova prize

Two rising nine-year-olds, both resuming, will give Gavin Bedggood a potential shot at his biggest payday as a trainer. A former jockey, Bedggood has been plying his trade as a trainer since 2017 and during the recent Melbourne Spring Carnival prepared Mornington Glory to land his first Group 1 success. Just Folk and Windstorm, both...

Dec 20th

Collett hoping for Dream Brisbane raid in BJ McLachlan Stakes and Magic Millions Falvelon

A pair of promising two-year-olds from the Ciaron Maher stable have lured top Sydney hoop Jason Collett to Queensland for back-to-back meetings this weekend. Collett is heading north to partner filly Life After Love in the $250,000 Magic Millions The Debut (1000m) at the Gold Coast on Friday night and her Maher-trained stablemate...

Dec 20th

Theodore aims to keep strike-rate going in Christmas Cup at Murray Bridge

Trainer Stephen Theodore is looking to Divine Fire keeping his impressive strike-rate going when she shoots for a winning hat-trick on Saturday. After victories at Morphettville and Gawler, Divine Fire runs in the Christmas Cup (1600m) at Murray Bridge with Jacob Opperman in the saddle. Since returning to training ranks at the start of...

Dec 20th