Who will have The Rheinstone!!!
GUTEN TAG… We are in Germany for the running of the G2 – The Rheinstone over 12F on the firm turf.
There is a field of 9 horses in the parade ring about to head out on to the track so let’s take a look at the field before the head to the starter.
1. DIRECT Owner: Crackpot Jockey: T Tees 7-3-3-0 6/1
On pacer who stepped out of restricted allowance level last start to run in the G1 – The Greatest Show On Turf. On that occasion the son of Montjeu again led on the turn before finishing a solid 2nd with an 110SP. The last furlong will be the test here.
2. OF PRINCE ALBERT Owner: Newastin3 Jockey: A Smith 17-5-5-2 3/1
A look back at this son of Empire Maker’s form suggests that 12F will suit him down to the ground, although last start he was out sprinted in the stretch by the eventual winner. If he settles back midfield it will give him a chance to sprint home over the top of them.
3. AH TABAI TEO Owner: Danialjaka6 Jockey: R Whisper 16-5-4-1 13/1
Has been running extremely well in restricted allowance races but steps up a grade here. Two starts back in the G1 – The Milan Grand Prix he finished 8th with a 94SP.
4. PAULS FINAL WORDS Owner: Willyam40 Jockey: T Loesch 14-5-3-2 6/1
An very interesting runner who will be doing his best work late. Last start got well out of his ground early before showing a great turn of foot to win running away by 4 ¼ lengths. If he doesn’t get too far back early he can be right in the finish.
5. T BOLT MISSOURI Owner: Housechaos Jockey: N Labreche 19-7-6-1 5/1
Enters today’s race with back to back career best performances. Last start in the Royal Roo Turf Memorial the son of Falbrav settled worse than midfield before sprinting clear to crush his rival with a 111SP.
6. DURTAL Owner: Mathet Jockey: D Viergutz 12-2-5-2 18/1
An on pacer who has found just a couple too strong for him in the stretch at his last 2 starts in G2 company. Last run in the G2- The Dutchland again he led early before finishing 4th beaten 4 ¼ lengths with a 103SP.
7. KING TO GROOM Owner: Aredneck Jockey: P Harzheim 25-10-4-4 7-1
A veteran at this level with 6 previous starts a G1 level and 2 placing’s in those races. Asses his chance on his run 2 starts ago in the G3 – RotoGuru Cup where he was in the lead early and maintained the speed to win by 3 ¼ lengths with a 103SP.
8. CAUSEWAY CHAPS Owner: Bayougoldr Jockey: V Reed 21-6-3-4 5/1
Another who has plenty of top level racing experience. Last time out the son of High Chaparral ran in the G1 – The Eclipsed Stakes. In that run he settled midfield and ran home well to finish 3rd beaten 1 ½ lengths with a 107SP.
9. BACSEAT NAVIGATOR Owner: Skunkfeed2 Jockey: D Evans 19-8-7-2 5/1
Has been racing over slightly further recently so the drop back to 12F will be interesting here. Last start in the G3 – The Irish Cup he got a long way back early before working home well without threatening the winner who was too good on the day. A repeat here will see him hard to beat.
For my money the numbers are 5-2-1.
Good Luck to All Runners and I hope they all come back to the stables healthy!!!