Kerrin McEvoy celebrates Folkswood's Cranbourne Cup win (Image: Racing Photos)
A decision on whether Folkswood tackles Winx in the Cox Plate is still to be decided by Godolphin but the Emirates Stakes on the final day of the Flemington Carnival has been outlined as his main target.
Folkswood was given a light walk at Werribee on Monday morning as part of the recovery from his Cranbourne Cup win and Chris Connett, travelling foreman for Charlie Appleby, said discussions are ongoing as to whether he needs a run before the Emirates Stakes.
"We pulled him out this morning and had a little walk, his legs felt well, he ate up last night, so we can't be happier at the moment," he said.
"Speaking with Charlie this morning, the major target is the Emirates Stakes at the end of the carnival, whether or not he goes to a Cox Plate, that is something Charlie is going to have a think about over the next few days.
"We will make sure the horse pulls up and canters well in the next few days and go from there."
Folkswood was elevated to $34 in betting for the Cox Plate after his win in the Cranbourne Cup.
Connett said the Appleby team were also assessing the progress of Kidmenever following his disappointing run in the Herbert Power before deciding his next target.
"He came out this morning, had a canter around, bucking fresh, none the worse for the run," he said.
"At the moment we will give him a few days, make sure he is all good, Charlie hasn't pinpointed anything at this point."
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