Fully Lit chases Big Dance prize after knee surgery comeback
Five-year-old Fully Lit returns to racing after knee surgery to contest the $3 million Big Dance on Tuesday.
Fully Lit won the Group 3 Cameron Handicap to earn a spot in the Big Dance at Randwick, despite recovery from knee surgery to remove a bone chip. Jockey Regan Bayliss, a six-time Group 1 winner, has ridden Fully Lit in three races this preparation and is optimistic about their chances.
Bayliss won the 2023 Big Dance on a different horse and said Fully Lit is in terrific form. The draw of 15 is challenging in a field packed with speed, but Bayliss believes Fully Lit has the tactical pace to stay competitive throughout the 1600-metre race.
The horse had a month between runs and a trial workout before Tuesday.
- 3 million dollars
- Race prize
- 1600 metres
- Race distance
- 5 years old
- Horse age
- 15
- Barrier draw
Why it mattersThe $3 million Big Dance is one of the biggest races of the Spring season and a major test for the recovering horse.
AustraliaThe Big Dance at Randwick is one of Australia's major spring horse races and a prize many racing followers and betting enthusiasts track closely.
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