The powerhouse stable of Bjorn Baker will be in action at Coonamble on Sunday with the Warwick Farm trainer having two leading contenders in action.
Baker will start form galloper Mawjood in the $75,000 Qube Agri Coonamble Gold Showcase Cup (1600m), with the event carrying eligibility for the Big Dance at Randwick on November 4.
The trainer will also start Alabama Charm in the Dad N Dave Turf/Southern Cross Turf/Elite Sand & Soil/Evergreen Turf Super Maiden Showcase Handicap (1300m).
Jockey Winona Costin will partner both gallopers.
Jockey Winona Constin.Credit: Joe Armao
Mawjood is a three-time winner from 13 starts with a further five placings. Previously trained by Michael, Wayne and John Hawkes, Mawjood has had two starts since joining the Baker stable for a resuming third at Canterbury and a last start Rosehill victory in midweek company.
“He’s been a handy horse for the stable to pick up,” Baker said of Mawjood.
“He had a good record with the Hawkes team and then trialled well for us leading into his first-up run at Canterbury.
“He ran well in that event when beaten less than a length in a small field. Then he went right on with the job to score easily at Rosehill.
“He’s on the up and the step-up to the mile in the Coonamble Cup looks ideal for him now.”
