German-bred stayer adds international flavor to Auckland CupBRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Araldo Junior has drawn barrier 18 for Saturday's Auckland Cup. Life in New Zealand is agreeing with the well-travelled stayer Araldo Junior. He hasn’t missed a beat since arriving at the Matamata stable of trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard to prepare for New Zealand’s premier distance test. Araldo Junior drew serious attention to his prospects in Saturday’s Group I Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) when he ran third in the Nathan’s Memorial (2400m) in his Kiwi debut last month. The stable will also have another genuine Group I contender at Ellerslie with Bocce taking aim at the Sistema Stakes (1200m).

Source: Stuff March 07, 2018 02:26 UTC