Port in a storm should be ideal for mudlark Diva Rouge
Diva Rouge, a four-year-old mare trained by Jake Hull, is aiming for her third straight win as she steps up in class at the Port Macquarie meeting. The horse has excelled on wet tracks, with recent dominant victories at Armidale and Coffs Harbour. With heavy rain expected, conditions are expected to suit the mud-loving sprinter.
- ▪Diva Rouge is a provincial-based mare who has only raced on country tracks since her debut nearly a year ago.
- ▪She secured back-to-back wins at Armidale and Coffs Harbour, both on heavy ground, after an unlucky start to her campaign.
- ▪The upcoming Class 2 race at Port Macquarie is expected to be run on a very heavy surface due to forecasted rainfall of up to 50mm.
- ▪Trainer Jake Hull has carefully selected races for Diva Rouge, contributing to her recent success.
- ▪Other contenders at the meeting include Matthew Dunn-trained horses Storm Merchant, Gaylord, and Archie Maximus.
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