Zeus Olympios Proves Superior To Haydock Rivals
Karl Burke is in no rush to throw Zeus Olympios in at the deep end in spite of a remarkable victory in the Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Superior Mile at Haydock.
A winner on his Kempton launching in early January before following up with a dominant screen at Thirsk last month, the Night Of Thunder colt dealt with a considerable increase in class as he aimed to finish his hat-trick in the Group Three curtain-raiser on Merseyside.
Always taking a trip strongly under William Buick, Zeus Olympios picked up well once asked to extend and was he was well on the top as he passed the post with 2 lengths in turn over Excellent Believe.
Punters off to a flyer The well-backed Zeus Olympios stays unbeaten
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Burke, who Boy to declare this reward 12 months ago, said of his latest victor: "He's always worked perfectly and William stated after a furlong he knew he was on a really good horse.
"He's a beautiful horse with a fantastic mind, but I was a bit anxious whether I was doing the best thing dropping him in this grade on his third run. He ran quite green at Thirsk last time.
"He had an enforced break quickly after he concerned us and all he did last winter season was improve physically, he's done the exact same this summer season once we've got him going and I think he'll improve once again from three to four with another winter on his back."
Zeus Olympios was a decisive winner of the Superior Mile at Haydock (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Considering future plans, the Spigot Lodge handler added: "He's won a Group Three now so he can't reverse from that, but I do not really wish to throw him in too deep yet.
"I'll have an appearance and see what's offered, however I know there's not a lot offered over a mile.
"I certainly wouldn't think we'll travel him (abroad) this winter season, but I'll have to have a chat with Sheikh Mohammed Obaid (owner) and see where we go."