Warwick Farm trainer Gary Portelli says two of his horses, Encap and Verona Rose, are on solid footing again ahead of their spring preparation for the Theo Marks race. Portelli had been frustrated by earlier feet issues affecting both horses, but he now indicates the problems are improving and the pair are working through their return.
Both outlets report that the update centres on the horses’ recovery from foot-related concerns and Portelli’s confidence that they are shaping up for the spring. The framing is consistent across sources: the focus is on the change in condition from a period of setbacks to renewed readiness, with no additional information provided about race entries, form, or competition details.
