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Son of Pierro to tackle Group 3 at Caulfield

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Persan (Pierro) will be attempting to add a second stakes win to his CV when he lines up in the Easter Cup (Gr 3, 2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday. 

A winner of the Bart Cummings Handicap (Gr 3, 2510m) in October, the gelding finished an eye-catching fifth in the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) in the spring and the son of Pierro (Lonhro) resumed this preparation with a victory over 2040 metres at Moonee Valley on March 13. 

Eustace said the plan would be to stick to 2000 metres with the son of Pierro (Lonhro). 

"We're sticking to 2000 metres but the race would have to pan out well for him to win a race that is up in grade, at that distance," Eustace said. 

"He's obviously in great form. I'm not saying he can't win but it will be interesting to see what lines up as there might be a few sharper horses. 

"I know he won at The Valley the other day but I don't think it will quite be his track if it is a tactical affair in any way.”