Could Carberry's luck strike twice with Refuse To Curtsy? The Irish trainer Thomas Carberry, along with jockey John Allen and breeder-owner Martin Falvey, are hoping to replicate their success with Strictly Business, who won the VRC Oaks last year. This time, their focus is on Refuse To Curtsy, a precocious two-year-old filly. The story of their partnership began with a bargain purchase of the Uncle Mo mare Tivoli Lass for just $600 through the Inglis Online platform. Falvey's initial purchase of the mare was a steal, and it turned out to be an inspired decision when Strictly Business won the G1 VRC Oaks with Allen aboard. Now, Refuse To Curtsy is set to make her debut in the G2 Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) for fillies at Caulfield. A strong showing could propel her into the G1 Blue Diamond Stakes later this month. Carberry believes she's ready, saying, 'She's done all her work really well, she's never put a foot wrong, and that means we've been able to be a bit more ambitious with her at this stage.' Her preparation has been steady and promising, with third-place finishes in jumpouts and trials against horses she'll compete against on Saturday. Refuse To Curtsy faces 13 rivals and will step from barrier 10, with Allen taking the reins once again. Will she live up to the expectations and strike lightning twice for Carberry? The question remains, and the answer awaits on the race track.
