Morrison fires Starzaan warning shot

HUGHIE MORRISON has warned Starzaan will need the race when he returns to action after a long lay-off at Windsor on Saturday.

The six-year-old is being thrown in at the deep end against Inglis Drever in the Grade One totesport Long Walk Hurdle after being sidelined with a leg problem that has kept him off the track for 20 months.

"He's an intended runner on Saturday but will need the run," said Morrison. "He had a little leg problem last year and has taken a while to come to hand this year.