It’s all about the future for handy debut winner Sweet Warrior with Canberra trainer Keith Dryden keen to have her learn something at Nowra on Sunday before heading for a break.

The three-year-old kicked off her career with a strong win on her home track, and it was a long time coming after what unfolded in her first barrier trial over six months earlier.

They’re racing at Nowra on Sunday. Credit: Jenny Evans

Dryden, who co-trains with Libby Snowden, wants to send the filly around one more time this campaign in the Jim’s Blinds, Shutters & Awnings Handicap (1100m).

“She’s probably a bit new at the moment, we’re going to give her this one more run and put her back in the paddock,” Dryden said.

“She indicates that later on she might be OK, but she’s been a work in progress.

“If you

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