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# Lindsay Park Stable Targets Another Win in the Moonee Valley Two-Year-Old Race

As Moonee Valley readies itself for one of the marquee events of its 2024 racing calendar, the excitement is palpable. The highly anticipated two-year-old race, scheduled to take place on the **last Saturday of 2024**, will feature the **$150,000 Drummond Golf Handicap (1200m)**, a race celebrating the raw talent of Australia’s youngest and most promising equine stars. This year, the spotlight shines brightly on **Lindsay Park Stable**, led by co-trainers **JD Hayes**, **Ben Hayes**, and **Will Hayes**, as they aim to add another chapter to their proud legacy.

### A Trio to Watch: Neverenoughlego, Regor, and Night Flash

In the Hayes corner, three standout colts are prepped to deliver strong performances: **Neverenoughlego**, **Regor**, and **Night Flash**. Each horse has its own unique strengths and storyline, but all share one thing in common—a shot at glory.

Among the trio, **Neverenoughlego** leads the charge with plenty of early hype. Sired by **Ole Kirk** and purchased for **$130,000** at the Inglis Classic Sale, this colt made an impressive race debut on **December 7**, finishing second at Ballarat. Now trained with precision and ridden by the experienced **Craig Williams**, Neverenoughlego has been installed as the **$5 race favorite** and will jump from barrier six. JD Hayes revealed the stable’s big ambitions for this colt, stating, “There’s a potential plan to aim him at the $2 million Inglis Millennium Select Sale race.” For now, however, all eyes are on his performance at Moonee Valley.

Joining him is **Regor**, an exciting newcomer making his much-anticipated debut. As the highest-priced colt from the 2024 Magic Millions Adelaide sale at an eye-watering **$360,000**, expectations are lofty. Boasting two impressive jumpout victories at Flemington, Regor’s preparation is immaculate. Described by JD Hayes as a “beautiful type” with tremendous upside, this colt will be partnered with **Jamie Mott** and will start from barrier five. Currently priced at **$6**, Regor is deeply respected by punters as the **second favorite** in the field.

Rounding out the Lindsay Park lineup is **Night Flash**, a colt who could spring a surprise. Unlike his more expensive stablemates, Night Flash was purchased for **$60,000** at the Inglis Premier Sale but has shown commendable progress. After placing third on debut at Geelong on **December 5**, he has earned his spot in the field, with **Billy Egan** taking the reins from gate three. As the underdog of the stable’s trio, Night Flash may not carry the weight of expectation but is perfectly positioned to go under the radar.

### Building on a Rich Legacy

Winning at Moonee Valley isn’t new territory for Lindsay Park. The stable enjoyed tremendous success in 2023 when **Jenni’s Meadow** triumphed in this very race. After clinching the title, she elevated her career further by winning the **Listed Taj Rossi Series Final** and registering a **Group 3-placed effort** during the spring. Building on this recent history, hopes are high that another Lindsay Park runner will rise to the occasion.

“With three strong contenders, we’re in a good position,” said JD Hayes. “Regor is the one to watch; he’s got that X-factor, but we’re confident in all our horses.”

### A Hotly Contested Field

This year’s race will feature a lineup of **10 talented juveniles**, following the late withdrawals of **Autumn Mystery** and **Imzada**. While Lindsay Park’s trio garners much of the attention, the competition promises to be fierce, with several young stars looking to use this race as a stepping stone to bigger opportunities. It’s no secret that past winners of this event have often gone on to make their mark in higher-stakes juvenile and three-year-old campaigns.

### The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever

More than just a significant title, this event serves as a proving ground for young talent. With a lucrative **$150,000 prize pool** on the table and the prestige of winning at a track as competitive as Moonee Valley, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For the Hayes family, it represents an opportunity to strengthen their dominance in juvenile racing while nurturing a new generation of top-tier racehorses.

As the clock counts down to race day, the question remains: will it be Neverenoughlego’s time to shine, Regor’s debut brilliance, or Night Flash’s gutsy run that steals the show? One certainty remains—Lindsay Park has stacked the deck in their favor, and the racing world will be watching closely.