King Geoff and Queen Beth’s Emerald Stakes G1 – $1,500,000

Surrey-ENG (SUR)

Saturday, July 26, 2014 — 3:00:00 PM EST | Race ID: 1234937

King Geoff and Queen Beth’s Emerald Stakes

Grade I / Group 1 – Purse: $1,500,000

Restricted to 3 Year Olds and Older

12 Furlongs | ~2400 Meters | One Mile and a Half      TURF

Today we travel to Surrey (England) for an exciting day of racing, featuring the King Geoff and Queen Beth’s Emerald Stakes over the classic distance of 12F (2400 Meters) on turf. Featuring an international field of 14 top class horses trained to the minute by some of our best trainers, competing for $1,500,000 in prize money and trophies. We have perfect conditions for racing and a big crowd is in attendance. Lets have a look at the runners and see if we can find the winner.

 

DOLGELLAU (bukowski) 10 runs, 8 wins $556,880

KITTEN’S JOY x CAERLEON x DIESIS

My No 5 Selection: This well-bred, lightly raced G3 winning 3 year old light grey colt by outstanding sire Kitten’s Joy is as yet untested on this track but conditions suit and a winner of his last 6 starts. After easily winning 2 10F Allowance races on turf he motored home to win at Stakes level in the 10.5F F-Speed Turf Route in Norway, on turf, running SP 110. Another easy win followed in the 11F G3 The Grand Prix in Germany, on turf, running a slick SP 111. He followed that with an easy 12F Allowance race win, again in Germany, on turf, running a fast SP 112. His final lead up run resulted in a fantastic win in the 12F G1 The Saint Cloud Grand Prix in Deauville (France), on turf, running a solid SP 109. To be ridden by T Small from gate 1. Franked his class with a powerful win in top company last start, another with undeniable winning claims.  ODDS 8/1

  

DISCREET QUIRT (quirt55)  30 runs, 17 wins $1,423,390

DISCREETLY MINE x GALILEO x DISTORTED HUMOR

This nicely bred G1 winning 5 year old brown horse by capable sire Discreetly Mine is a winner on this track and conditions suit, he is equally adept on turf and dirt. After 7 straight wins (6 x Stakes wins and 1 X G1 win) on dirt and turf, he ran a fine 2^nd in the 12F G1 The 5-Series in Victoria (Australia), on turf, running a fast SP 113. He then faded badly to finish 9^th in the 12F G1 The Coronation Pilsner in Surrey (England), on turf, running SP 97. His final lead up run produced another disappointing 7^th in the 10F G1 The Prince Of Whales in Berkshire (England), on turf, running SP 103. To be ridden by B Ball from gate 2. Very capable G1 horse out of form, not today. 8/1

   

SKY FORCE (rvd5) 20 runs, 9 wins $4,030,780

WORKFORCE (GB) x DANZIG x GONE WEST

My No 1 Selection: Top class, G1 winning 4 year old brown colt by Workforce out of the Graded placed, Allowance winning mare Ophidian Sky. He is a winner on this track and finds ideal conditions to continue his great form. 4 runs back he impressively won the 10F G1 Mr. Met Cap in South Africa, on turf, running a slick SP 113. He then ran home strongly to finish 3^rd in the prestigious 12F G1 Sand Castle Golden Turf Classic in Dubai, on turf, running SP 111. A solid 3^rd followed in the 10F G1 The Good Day in Paris, on turf, running SP 108. His final lead up run resulted in a dominant win in the 10.5F G1 Tattersalls Gold in Ireland, on turf, running another slick SP 113. To be ridden by Y Rhino from gate 3. Big time colt racing in great heart who must be one of the leading winning chances.  ODDS 6/1

 

TO CATCH A KITTY (icbomber7) 25 runs, 12 wins $8,034,333

KITTEN’S JOY x NIJINSKY 2ND x SHARPEN UP

Champion G1 winning 5 year old grey colt by the fabulous sire Kitten’s Joy who has been placed on this track and looking to get back to his blistering best. After a brilliant win, 6 runs back, in the prestigious 12F G1 Breeders’ Bowl Turf in California (America), on turf, running a fast SP 115, he has struggled to find his best in subsequence runs. He did manage to win a 10F Allowance race 2 runs back in Dubai and rounded out his preparation with a fair 3^rd in the 11F G1 Kakarazuka Kinen Cup in Japan on turf, running SP 105. To be ridden by gun jockey L Radzinsky from gate 4. Superstar galloper at his best, if he hits that type of form will be mighty hard to beat. Would never leave him out of contention but will put others in front of him until the spark returns.  ODDS 6/1

  

HIGHWIRE TRICK (ochbarn) 19 runs, 7 wins $285,242

HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) x STORM BIRD x CLEVER TRICK

This improving G3 winning 4 year old bay colt by capable sire High Chaparral is untested on this track but conditions suit although up to top level here. 4 runs back he blitzed a 13F Allowance field in Iowa (America), on turf, running SP 97. He then ran a fine 2^nd at Stakes level in the 11F Mambo Wildcat Turf Stayer, again in Iowa, on turf, running SP 103. He followed that with another good 2^nd again at Stakes level in the 11.5F Danjing Turf Stayer in Kentucky (America), on turf, running a pleasing SP 108. His final lead up run resulted in a super impressive win in the 12F G3 The Stars And Bars in Illinois (America), on turf, running a fast SP 112. To be ridden by D Givins from gate 5. Big win last start by this promising stayer, will need to step up again but his speed figures say he can, watch closely.  ODDS 14/1

  

OPEN CHATTER   (ribjeb) 23 runs, 7 wins $516,806

RESET (AUS) x SADLER’S WELLS x VAGUELY NOBLE

This stoutly bred G2 winning 4 year old brown colt by promising Australian sire Reset out of the Graded placed, Allowance winning mare Elrod’s Harbor is as yet untested on this track, but conditions look suitable. This colt has been switching surfaces with good success. After disappointing, 3 runs back, (injured ??), he was given a let up and resumed with a slashing win in the 12F G2 The Grand Prix in Deauville (France), on turf, running a solid SP 107. His final lead up run resulted in a fast finishing 2^nd in the 12F G1 The Rhys-Smith Anniversary Turf Classic in NSW (Australia), on turf, running another solid SP 107. To be ridden by A Jolly from gate 6. Another good colt that can’t be underestimated but others stronger IMO.  23/1

  

NEW NURE NUEST (airbiscuit) 22 runs, 7 wins $2,440,928

NEW APPROACH (IRE) x NUREYEV x CAPE CROSS

This well-bred G1 winning 4 year old bay colt by up and coming sire New Approach is untested on this track but a winner under these conditions. 4 runs back he ran a nice 5^th in the 13F G2 The Nikki Show in Japan, on turf, running SP 105. He followed that with a well beaten 3^rd in a 12F Allowance race, again in Japan, on turf, running SP 101. He improved at his next start, running on strongly to finish 5^th in the 10F G2 Kinsho Cho Classic, again in Japan, on turf, running SP 105. His final lead up run resulted in a dominant win in the 11F G1 Kakarazuka Kinen Cup, once again in Japan, running a pleasing SP 109. To be ridden by M Wallace from gate 7. Put them away in fine fashion last start, must be one of the leading hopes..  ODDS 13/1

  

THAT BEING SAID (xledwith2) 26 runs, 10 wins $330,518

OASIS DREAM (GB) x ALYDAR x DANZIG

This beautifully bred Graded placed, Stakes winning 5 year old brown horse by up and coming sire Oasis Dream is untested on this track but conditions look OK although class very strong for him. After 2 easy 12F Allowance race (Turf) wins he ran a nice 2^nd in the 12F G2 The Grand Prix in Deauville (France), on turf, running SP 105. To be ridden by S L Ledwith from gate 8. Good racehorse that has struggled against top company previously, can’t see him beating these.  ODDS 15/1

   

TOSH (gowans2011) 20 runs, 13 wins $1,662,553

DISTORTED HUMOR x NIJINSKY 2ND x DEPUTY MINISTER

My No 2 Selection:  This beautifully bred G1 winning 5 year old brown horse by high class sire Distorted Humor is a winner on this track under identical conditions. He is equally adept on turf or dirt. 5 runs back he was a brilliant winner of the prestigious 14F G1 Breeders’ Bowl Dirt Marathon in California (America), on dirt, running a super SP 118. Next up a brilliant front running display produced a great win at Stakes level in the 14F El Nino Rapido Turf Stayer in Iowa (America), on turf, running SP 101. He then found the 2 miles beyond him finishing a well beaten 6^th in the 16F G1 Equinics – Mike Wallace Tribute in Vermont (America), on dirt, running SP 100. He then bounced back with a pulverizing win in a 12F Allowance race in West Virginia (America), on turf, running a pleasing SP 110. His final lead up run resulted in a dominant win in the 12F G1 The Coronation Pilsner in Surrey (England), on turf, running SP 109. To be ridden by H Harzheim from gate 9. This bloke is a winner, 13 wins from 20 starts, makes his own luck from the front, will be in the finish. 5/1

 

DON’T SLIP (weller1) 21 runs, 8 wins $2,660,854

BERNARDINI x GIANT’S CAUSEWAY x CAERLEON

My No 3 Selection:  This superbly bred G1 winning 4 year old brown colt by champion sire Bernardini out of the Stakes winning mare Cheapnis is a place-getter on this track under identical conditions. 5 runs back he steamed home to win the 12F G1 King Kong Vase in Hong Kong on turf, running SP 111. A good 2^nd followed at Stakes level in the 14F Mizzen Dizzie Turf Endurance in Virginia (America), on turf, running SP 104. He then easily won at Stakes level in the Firm Idea Turf Stayer in South Africa, on turf, running SP 106. Another barnstorming win followed in the 12F G1 The 5-Series in Victoria (Australia), on turf, running a fast SP 114. His final lead up run produced a fine 2^nd in the 12F G1 The Coronation Pilsner in Surrey (England), on turf, running SP 106. To be ridden by D Viz from gate 10. High class colt racing in great form, undeniable winning chance.  ODDS 9/1

   

WELL ALRIGHT (trembling) 17 runs, 8 wins $630,719

MONTJEU x A.P. INDY x NORTHERN DANCER

This beautifully bred G1 winning 4 year old bay colt by champion staying sire Montjeu is a winner on this track and a G1 winner under these conditions. 4 runs back he finished a well beaten 5^th in the prestigious 13F G1 Equinics – Best Horse I Never Owned in Vermont (America), on turf, running SP 105. He then ran a nice 4^th in the 12F G1 The 5-Series in Victoria (Australia), on turf, running a pleasing SP 108. A distant 4^th followed in the 16F G2 The Second Henry in Berkshire (England), on turf, running SP 97. His final lead up run resulted in a fantastic win in the 12F G1 The Rhys-Smith Anniversary Turf Classic in NSW (Australia), on turf, running a slick SP 110. To be ridden by J Ledwith from gate 11. Very impressive last start win entitles him to consideration here.  ODDS 12/1

  

MONTJEUELRY (wileydr)  7 runs, 4 wins $272,370

MONTJEU x KRIS S. x KEY TO THE MINT

This very lightly raced, well bred G2 winning 4 year old bay colt by champion staying sire Montjeu is as yet untested on this track but conditions suit although facing top horses for the 1^st time. 4 runs back he easily won an 11F Allowance (NW1x) race in Florida (America), on turf, running SP 101. He then ran 2^nd at Stakes level in the 11.5F Coominya Duds Turf Stayer in Argentina, on turf, running SP 104. A nice win followed, again at Stakes level, in the 13F Alyrap Roar Turf Challenge in Louisiana (America), on turf, running SP 105. His final lead up run resulted in an all the way romp to win the 12F G2 The Longstickgoboom Stakes in Berkshire (England), on turf, running a fast SP 111. To be ridden by J Lowich from gate 12. Very promising colt facing seasoned stayers here, great win last start but may need more experience to beat these.   ODDS 24/1

 

SHOW AND TELL (platinum)  14 runs, 5 wins $232,054

TEOFILO x RED RANSOM x THEATRICAL

This well bred G3 winning 4 year old brown colt by improving sire Teofilo out of the G2 winning mare Showtime Too is a place-getter on this track but conditions look OK for him although facing tough opposition. After 2 good Allowance race wins he was impressive winning the 11F G3 Great Beer Cap in New Zealand, on turf, running a solid SP 109. His final lead up run resulted in a fast finishing 3^rd in the 12F G1 The Milan Grand Prix in Italy, on yielding turf, running SP 99. To be ridden by M Staples from gate 13. Good staying colt in fine form, prefer others but must be respected here.   ODDS 27/1

    

ASADOR ETXEBARRI  (dabears) 17 runs, 8 wins $5,907,880

INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) x RAINBOW QUEST x NUREYEV

My No 4 Selection:  Another high class G1 winning 4 year old bay colt by highly regarded sire Invincible Spirit who has been placed on this track and a G1 winner under these same conditions. 4 runs back he charged home to run a great 2^nd in the prestigious 13F G1 Equinics – The Best Horse I Never Owned in Vermont (America), on turf, running a slick SP 112. He followed that with a good 5th in the prestigious 12F G1 Sand Castle Golden Turf Classic in Dubai, on turf, running SP 110. After a brief let up he resumed to easily win a 12F Allowance race in Norway, on turf, running SP 95. His final lead up run resulted in a fast finishing 3^rd in the 12F G1 The Saint Cloud Grand Prix in Deauville (France), on turf, running SP 106. To be ridden by gun jockey F Gossett from gate 14. Gun colt who looks primed for a big run, great chance .  ODDS 8/1

1^st place = SKY FORCE

2^nd place = TOSH

3^rd place = DON’T SLIP

4^th place = ASADOR ETXEBARRI

5^th place = DOLGELLAU

Greg (gcliffo)