The Hayes brothers plan on continuing their stranglehold on the Gr.2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday, having won the past three editions of the race.
The Hayes brothers’ mainstay Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) took out the race in 2022 and 2023. Last year, they handed the baton over to Gentleman Roy (So You Think) who continued his good winter form when he defeated Pinstriped (Street Boss).
Ben Hayes has confidence that four-year-old Evaporate (NZ) (Per Incanto) can keep their streak going in the race.
“He trialled really well at Flemington the other day. He’s ready to go and you will like what you see,” Hayes said.
The four-year-old gelding last raced when he took out the Gr.2 Carbine Club Stakes at Randwick on April 5.
The stable will also be represented by Here To Shock (NZ) (Shocking), who will be attempting to emulate Gentleman Roy and win as an eight-year-old gelding.
He also pleased connections with his recent jumpout performance at Flemington.
Here The Shock, the winner of A$2.8 million last raced in March when he finished second in the Gr.1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m).