Child's Play For Robbie's Kid

Illawarra Mercury

Saturday February 15, 2003

TRAINER Robbie Heathcote is hopeful The Kildare Kid has rediscovered his winning desire and can upset Smart Chariot in the River 94.9 & Yellow Cabs Cup (1400m) at Eagle Farm today.

Eight months ago Heathcote was resigned to The Kildare Kid never racing again after he suffered serious tendon lacerations during a brilliant win in the Listed Tatt's Mile (1600m) at Eagle Farm.

``It was 50-50 for a while whether he'd ever race again," Heathcote said.

``Even after his first two runs back this campaign I was wondering whether he had lost the desire to win.

``I thought he'd improve a lot last run and he did and I couldn't be happier with him now."

Heathcote didn't hesitate to name Smart Chariot as the main threat.