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Sam Clipperton takes over from the suspended Ash Morgan aboard $34 chance Royal Exile on Saturday and Graham was hoping for a better tempo up front after the narrow loss over 1200m at Wyong.
“I was happy enough with it,” Graham said of the run.
“I just felt there could have been a bit more genuine speed injected in, but I was still happy enough with how the horse went.
“If there was more tempo, I think he would have finished off a bit better. Whether I’m right or wrong, I’m not sure.
“He’s been really good since then. His last lot of work on Tuesday was good. I’m happy with him.
“I was a bit shattered [with the draw], but it is what it is.
“I think from the gate, I’ll leave that a bit to Sam, but I did feel if he’s relaxed in the early part of that race, I think he’ll finish the race off better.”
Regardless of the result, Graham was enjoying the ride with the promising King’s Legacy gelding, the 33 owners who will be trackside on Saturday, and her smaller, family-run stable.
“I took the time off to look after my father, and he has gone into full-time care now, and I just really missed training,” Graham said.
“I just thought I’d get a couple of horses and just go back small, and just have a bit of fun, and I’ve been lucky enough that the two I’ve bought at the classic sales have both won. It was a nice comeback.
“I like it because it’s a bit more relaxed. I’ve only got three in work at the moment and it’s a little bit more laid-back.
“We just play around with them and hopefully we’ll get a real fast one.”
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