Positive signs for Globe

Michael Kent Jnr says he’s confident Globe (NZ) (Charm Spirit) will be cleared to take his place in the Cox Plate this Saturday.

But the stable will accept whatever decision Racing Victoria’s vets come to on Thursday.

The Group 1 winner must be given the tick of approval after an “irritation” was detected in a fetlock joint on Monday.

One of Globe’s trainers provided a positive update on The Verdict podcast on Wednesday morning.

“As of this morning, Max rode him and said he felt fantastic – he’s his regular rider – and thought he was very sound, full of energy,” Kent Jnr explained.

“He’s hopped on the truck and gone down to Seaford beach for a paddle, again.

“We are really happy and we’d expect he’d get through the 9.30am vet check, on Thursday, no problem.”

Globe’s connections paid a $200,000 late entry fee for the Cox Plate after he defeated the likes of Treasurethe Moment and Buckaroo in the G1 Might And Power Stakes at Caulfield.

He’s drawn barrier seven for Saturday’s race and looks the natural leader.

“I think Moonee Valley is a good track for him,” Kent Jnr said.

“The rain is very welcome.

“I didn’t think he could win a big race on a Good 3, but he did, and he ran a career-best, last start.

“He is a really, really good wet-tracker.

“It has just been the most remarkable rollercoaster, with Globe.

“He won his first four starts, then had an issue in the Feehan when he was third favourite for a Cox Plate, a few years ago.

“He’s had water-walker accidents, been up and down, and now he wins a Group 1 and here we are, on the rollercoaster again.”

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