LADY SHENANDOAH GETTING LIE OF THE LAND AT MOONEE VALLEY

The Everest contender tests Melbourne's circuitous track ahead of Manikato Stakes

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MELBOURNE - Lady Shenandoah has been acquainted with the stage that will be the scene of her first start in Melbourne this weekend.

On the morning of Sept 22, the Chris Waller-trained star had a low-key familiarisation gallop around the Moonee Valley circuit, which will host the A$2 million (S$1.69 million) Manikato Stakes on the night of Sept 26.

Waller was happy with how the daughter of Snitzel handled the surrounds and is excited about showcasing her in Melbourne in the 1,200-metre Group 1 race.

“She had a good look around pre-work, so we didn’t do too much with her on the track and she did enough in herself to keep her stimulated,” said Waller.

“She's pretty fit, her first-up run was terrific and she’s ready to run Friday night.”

All eight of the four-year-old’s starts have been right-handed north of the Murray River, winning five of eight — including the Flight Stakes (1,600m), Surround Stakes (1,400m) at Coolmore Classic (1,500m) at Group 1 level.