Tom Button takes aims at Country Stampede :: Racing Queensland

“He’s racing in good form but it was a level up for him last time and he drew badly,” Button said.

“He couldn’t get to the front when he wanted to but he still tried hard.”

Button plans to target the Country Stampede qualifying races with Under The Limit who finished second in the Battle of the Bush Final at Eagle Farm in June.

“I’ve never sent one down for the Country Stampede Final but I’ve had plenty in the Country Championships,” he said.

“The Stampede might be a fraction short but his run was good in the Battle of the Bush Final so he’ll be given his chance to qualify.”

Button has given his preference to Under The Limit over stablemates Northern Pride and Dillinger.

Northern Pride finished a brave fourth in the Cleveland Bay in Townsville and Newmarket Handicap in Cairns before his lates Townsville placing.

“He’ll be hard to beat but he’s got a big weight, so at the weights I have to favour Under The Limit,” he said.

“Dillinger is a stayer just starting off his preparation and all my horses only has to walk across the road to have a start.”