Singapore migrants Lim’s Saltoro and Lim’s Kosciuszko ‘ready to fire’ at Caulfield on Saturday

Several promising outings could develop into wins for a pair of recent arrivals at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.

A pair of equine migrants could be ready to deliver on their initial promise at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.

The closure of Singapore racing forced trainer Dan Meagher to bring his team back to Australia to continue their careers.

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Stable stars Lim’s Saltoro and Lim’s Kosciuszko have gone close to breaking through in their new home state and both will have another crack at a maiden Melbourne success at Caulfield on Saturday.

Jockey Jason Maskiell rides the pair in their work.

He said the well-performed pair was still working up to their peak after an enforced break due to the demands of international travel.

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“I think they’re still getting fitter,” Maskiell said.

“I think it’s because they had a long time off and they weren’t used to that because they were racing all the time in Singapore.

“It took them a little bit to come up but I think they’re ready to fire.”

Lim's Saltoro (navy and yellow silks) fought hard when second to Yellow Sam at Caulfield last start. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images.

Lim’s Saltoro went down narrowly in a four-way go at his last start at Caulfield on June 28 with the five-year-old to return to Caulfield for Saturday’s Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1400m).

The gelding finished 1½ lengths from the in-form Jimmy The Bear two starts back. Maskiell said that form was a strong endorsement of Lim’s Saltoro’s progress.

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“Jimmy The Bear’s form has ended up being enormous,” Maskiell said.

“Saltoro’s going well.”

Lim’s Kosciuszko won 22 of 30 starts in Singapore but has raced well under big weights in his two Melbourne runs.

The son of Kermadec finished a half-length from the winner in a Listed race at Flemington before finishing midfield when giving 10kg to the winner Hughes at Sandown last month.

Jason Maskiell has settled into a role riding work for trainer Dan Meagher at Pakenham. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

Lim’s Kosciuszko drops back to 1100m in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes but Maskiell said switching to weight-for-age conditions would be a significant boost to the gelding’s chances.

“Back to weight-for-age will be good as he’s not giving them 6kg like he has been,” Maskiell said.

“I looked at the stats and I think he’s still won 12 races over the 1200(m) so he’s still got a very good record over the shorter trips.

“There’s a bit of speed and I think he’ll get a lovely run behind them.

“I think with his class, he can race at a few distances and be hard to beat.”

Lim’s Saltoro is an $11 chance while Lim’s Kosciuszko has firmed to $13 in Monash Stakes betting.

Originally published as Singapore migrants Lim’s Saltoro and Lim’s Kosciuszko ‘ready to fire’ at Caulfield on Saturday