PARIS: Now in the care of Chris Waller, the former Andre Fabre-trained horse has been in Australia for nine weeks and in that time has undergone a gelding operation. On Saturday, Le Juge makes his Australian debut in the NJT20cricket.com.au Handicap at Moonee Valley
Terry Henderson, director of OTI Racing, a part-owner of Le Juge said he may be more precocious ahead of his Australian debut than past European imports.
After beginning his career in France as a two-year-old it was decided to leave Le Juge with Fabre until his four-year-old season.
“He probably didn’t reach the heights that Andre thought he would but he’d been very consistent and he’s a horse that I think will do very well out here,” Henderson said.
“I think he’s a miler, 2000-metre type and his trials here have been very good. “Michael Walker’s been on him in his trials and has been impressed by him. “He’s probably a little more advanced than most European horses when they first come out.”
Henderson expects the biggest hurdle for Le Juge on Saturday is the different tempo.
