Globetrotting jockey Berry in high demand

Thursday 21 November 2013, 4:12pm

Tommy Berry will continue his push for a maiden Sydney jockeys' premiership at Randwick with his reputation as one of international racing's most in-demand riders further enhanced.

Berry won the Singapore Gold Cup on Tropaios last weekend, a victory that followed a hugely successful Hong Kong stint.

After riding a city midweek winner, Berry finds himself two wins behind Sydney premiership leader Christian Reith going into Saturday's meeting.

Winning a title is one of the 22-year-old's ambitions but he is keen to chase more overseas opportunities, confirmed with his booking for five rides during Hong Kong's international meeting next month.

One of Berry's Sha Tin mounts will be the John Moore-trained Sterling City in the Hong Kong Sprint.

He won on Sterling City towards the end of his short-term Hong Kong contract before turning down a full-time place on the Asian racing capital's riding roster in favour of continuing his association with Sydney trainer Gai Waterhouse.

But he hasn't ruled out a full-time return to Hong Kong.

"We'll see what happens (near) the end of the season whether I go back or stay here for the winter," he said.

"There's a lot to think about."

Berry has a promising book of Randwick rides, including the Chris Waller-trained filly Made To Order.

Made To Order is a dual acceptor but Berry will be in the saddle if she starts in the Sydney City Toyota Handicap for which she is the $2.50 favourite.

He will also ride Wind Bender for Waller in the Myer Spring Fashion Handicap.

Wind Bender is one of four runners in the race for Waller and she holds her place at the top of the market at $4.20.

Berry will also partner the Waterhouse first starter Ming, a $7 chance in the TAB Rewards Plate.

"(She's) probably not our best two-year-old but she's got the ability. With her blinkers on I'm sure she'll be hard to beat," Berry said.

– AAP

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