Lord Wimble looks for back-to-back wins

Thursday 5 December 2013, 2:52pm

Trainer Bill Wilde is a firm believer in the racing adage about keeping your horse in the worst company and yourself in the best.

That's why last-start winner Lord Wimble wasn't part of the mainstream spring carnival action and is being set for run-of-the-mill Melbourne races leading up to Christmas.

"He's obviously not a spring horse so we tip-toed around that," Wilde said.

"We know what his level is and we just pick those races where he will be competitive and suitable."

The six-year-old kept his part of the bargain when he knocked off Lord Durante to win at Moonee Valley two weeks ago.

They meet again in the Kerrin and Rochelle Shortis Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

Lord Wimble cost around $25,000 and has repaid that investment with $280,000 in prize money.

Wilde, who trains in partnership with his son Symon at Warrnambool, says Lord Wimble has hit good form.

And when he does, he usually hangs on to it.

After experienced jockey Dwayne Dunn rode Lord Wimble to his Moonee Valley win he thought the gelding was looking for longer distances.

"There wasn't a race around for him in the 1800-metre to 2000-metre range so we elected to keep him at the mile," Wilde said.

"That's probably our only concern."

Nevertheless, Wilde is expecting another good run from Lord Wimble, who is a $6 chance behind the $3.20 favourite Lord Durante.

– AAP

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