Colourful horseman edging towards milestone

AS HE works towards a personal milestone, colourful horseman Kevin Pizzuto hopes to edge closer to his goal when he heads to Club Menangle tomorrow.

One of Australia's most successful trainers in modern times, Pizzuto's victories include harness racing's 'Holy Grail' - the Inter Dominion.

Pizzuto captured the time-honoured Championship with Tiger Tara, which blitzed his rivals at Tabcorp Park Melton in 2018.

Triumphant in seven Group Ones, Pizzuto's haul includes the famed A G Hunter and Victoria Cups, Canadian Club Sprint and Newcastle Mile.

Pizzuto has also secured five Group Twos and 37 Group Threes.

As for his pending milestone, Pizzuto is working towards his 1000th win, with his tally sitting on 995.

"I wasn't aware I was getting close to 1000 wins...that's not bad," Pizzuto said. "With any luck, I'll add to that at Menangle."

Pizzuto has three runners at the meeting, with We Can Have It All in the opening event.

Searching for a drought-breaking win, We Can Have It All is the widest drawn of six starters due to his ODM Status.

The son of Volstead recently finished second in a trial, covering the mile in 1:59.4.

"He can do a few things wrong, but the ability is there," Pizzuto said. "As long as he keeps his mind on the job, he will be right in it."

Pizzuto will then be represented by Ravishing Sloy, which is fresh from his win in Penrith last week.

To be driven by Joshua Gallagher, Ravishing Sloy is among the leading chances despite drawing awkwardly in barrier six.

"I was very happy with his last run and he will be right in this again," Pizzuto said.

Ooga Chaka will round out Pizzuto 's crew in the final race, with the son of Art Major drawn poorly in gate nine.

"I've only had him for a few starts and he hasn't had much luck," Pizzuto said. "His work has been solid and he is ready to run a good race."