Hickman and Bullock to team up at feature Taree meeting

Warwick Farm horseman Gregory Hickman is confident he has all the boxes ticked as he heads to Taree on Tuesday with two leading chances.

The trainer has booked Aaron Bullock to ride both horses, with Snitzaroo down to run in the Sky International Benchmark 58 Handicap (1262m), and Packer set to contest the Stacks Law Firm Benchmark 58 Handicap (1412m).

“Snitzaroo is a handy enough horse that looks well suited,” said Hickman. “He’s drawn well, is down in class, and has the number one jockey on him.”

Snitzaroo won his maiden at Gosford in December last year and also managed to score a win in Class 1 grade at Muswellbrook in January.

“He’s a son of Snitzel that has shown his share of ability,” Hickman said.

“He’s had two runs since resuming from a spell this campaign. He ran second at Nowra when first-up and then was midfield at Hawkesbury in tougher company at his latest start. That looks good form for this.”

Hickman and Bullock have combined with Packer before with the pair having several placings together. The six-year-old has three wins and 11 placings to his name from 37 starts and comes into the Taree event having finished seventh at Hawkesbury against handy company when last produced.

“He’s an honest enough sort of horse that can bob up in the right race,” said Hickman.