British Champion Gals at Newmarket Grade 1
British Champion Gals – Newmarket – Saturday 3rd October 2020 at 3.00pm EST.
Grade 1/Group 1 $1,500,000.00 Restricted to 3yo & Older Fillies and Mares.
12 Furlongs/2400m Turf.
We are off to Newmarket on Saturday for huge prize money in the British Champion Gals. We have assembled a splendid 14 fillies and mares for the contest with fine weather and firm turf. Lets take a look at the field for this race.
- 40412 – Hood Country Club (Ausrtralia) Owned by theduke100. Jockey – M. Scott. 9/2
5yo mare who is in great form at present bar the one run on dirt which we will forgive as it was her only run on dirt and she obviously didn’t take to it at all. Last start she was 2nd in the Yorkshire Oaks over this trip coming from well back and finishing hard beaten 1 ¼ lengths running an SP of 112. Prior to this she took out the G2 Landshark Oaks over 12F, she was well back in the run some 10 lengths off them at one stage before unleashing a furious finish to race away by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 115. Three start back she finished 4th beaten just over 6 lengths in the G1 Coronation Pilsner over 12F again running on strongly at the end from well back beaten just over 6 lengths running an SP 110. This mare has been racing against the best and holding her own. She has a big finish and is a major player in this.
2. 92118 – Speaking Tongues (Sharmadal) Owned by zampatelo4. Jockey P. Harzheim. 5/1
Has a nice record 18-10-2-1. Has been in form prior to last outing when beaten nearly 10 lengths into 8th in the G1 2020 Equinics – Colosseum 14F running a 106SP where she was up running 4th early before fading late. Despite that glitch she won the start prior taking out the Candidly Buff Turf Mare Endurance over 14F coming from nearly 12 lengths off them at the second call before storming home in impressive fashion to win by nearly 5 lengths running a 107SP. She won and placed in two allowance races prior to this going 111SP (2nd) over 11F and 109(1st) over 12F both coming from well of the pace with a nice finishing burst. Her price today is based on her big efforts last year when running some outstanding SP’s however has yet to live up to that this year. If she brings her A game can see her being in the finish in a quality race.
3. 81361 – No Contact Ever (Teofilo) Owned by fairhaven8. Jockey – Z. Kentucky. 14/1
Has been racing in mostly allowance races of late winning last time out over todays distance with an SP of 107. She sat up 2nd that day before taking over at the furlong and winning easily. Prior to that she was well beaten in 8th in the In The Habit Turf Mare Special over 14F where she struggled late after being up on the pace beaten over 8 lengths. She ran 3rd in an 11F allowance prior to that race where she came from well back in the race and finished well although beaten 4.5 lengths running a 103SP. She did win an 11F allowance quite impressively the start prior, from mid field she came with a well time run to score nicely by over 3 lengths running an SP of 106. She has been a bit hit and miss lately and has been doing well in allowance races but this is a big step up and she has struggled a little in Graded races however with a personal best today she could be in the finish.
4. 12510 – Awesome Eagles (Gleneagles) Owned by goldeneye. Jockey – R. Harzheim. 15/1
Had been in nice form prior to last start when running 14th beaten nearly 15 lengths in the G3 Noble Spirit over todays distance. She was up on the pace there before fading badly down the stretch, running a 98SP (Something amiss?). Prior to that she ran in two allowance races winning the latter over 12F easily by 2.5 lengths running a 106SP. She was right up on the pace that day and took over in the straight and extended nicely for the win. The other allowance over 12F she finished 5th beaten over 9 lengths running a 102SP. Prior to that was a nice run for 2nd in the Gatling Apex Turf Mare Endurance over 12F where she led and knocked up late running a 105SP. Has had a freshen up into this race and if you take out last start she could be a chance but she will need to improve.
5. 15657 – Stormy Tara (Lohnro) Owned by gcliffo12i. Jockey – T. Brewer. 8/1
Nice 5yo mare that has been a little out of form her last few starts however they were against top class. Last start she finished 7th in the G1 Yorkshire Oaks finishing behind Hood Country Club who finished 2nd in that race. She was well back in that race and did finish off okay running a 106SP. Prior to that run she finished 5th in the Majestic Lightening Turf Mare Memorial over 11.5F. She was beaten over 4 lengths there running a 105SP and finished off quite well. Before that she was 6th in the G3 Mezzanotte over 10F again she was well back in the run before finishing off quite well with an SP of 108. She did make up a lot of ground on that occasion. Her get back style means she needs some luck however with the right run she could be in the finish, just seems to lack that last bit of zipp to get her over the line.
6. 14243 – Tete Fobos (New Bay) Owned by jacobson. Jockey – R. Gibson. 10/1
Has been really competitive off late and comes into this in nice form. Last time out she finished 3rd in the Royal Cozzene Turf Mare Stayer over 12F running a nice SP 109. She came from well back on that occasion before finishing really well to be beaten just over 4 lengths. Prior to that she finished 4th in the G2 Pamona 13F coming from well back again and although well beaten by 8 lengths was a good run. She finished 2nd in the Sweet Sunshyne Turf Mare Stayer over 14F prior to that again running on strongly with an SP of 107. She has been contesting the longer races and running on strongly which suggests today may be a touch short however her run in the Royal Cozzene was very good and if she can replicate that she will be in the finish. Chance.
7. 80623– Kans Olas (Lord Kanaloa) Owned by lightng102. Jockey – B. Ball. 39/1
This 4yo filly has been finding it really tough lately and is trying to recapture some of her best form. She will need her best to be competitive in this. Last time out she finished 3rd in the Rhino Safari Turf Mare Route over 9.5F coming from mid pack and running on strongly although well beaten by over 7 lengths running a 104SP which was her best effort for some time. Prior to that she finished 2nd in an 11F allowance race stalking the pace before holding on for 2nd with a 99SP. She was distanced at her two starts prior won in her first dirt race which obviously didn’t suit 76SP and 14th in the G3 Ski Slope over 14F where she was well beaten before the turn. Filly who is struggling for form of late and picked a tough race here. Outside chance at best.
8. 13131 – Lord of the South (Point of Entry) Owned by liam9. Jockey – T. Small. 12/1
What a nice 4yo filly. She has won or placed in her last eight starts including last start when winning the Club Wondering Turf Mare over 12F where she sat just off the pace and gathered them in the straight to win easily by 3 lengths running a 105SP. Start prior she finished 3rd in the A.P. Magic Turf Mare Stayer over 12F again running on from mid pack to be beaten just under 6 lengths running an SP of 109. Prior to these stakes runs she ran in a few allowance races winning the latest of those very impressively, she came from well off them that day and stormed to win running away by 3 lengths with an SP of 110. She has a liking for this trip and has been impressive form recently and I can see her getting a nice run and is a huge chance at odds.
9. 42321 – K’s Reliable News (Sharmadal) Owned by bacchus. Jockey – D. Ledwsith. 8/1
Another nice 4yo filly with a terrific recent record albeit all in allowance races. This is her first go at stakes or graded level. She seems up to it on her recent win over 12F in Japan where she was over 13 lengths back at the second call before unleashing a powerful finish to win running away by nearly 3 lengths running an SP of 111. She ran 2nd the start prior over 15F again coming from well back, she grabbed the lead at the furlong but was run down and beaten 5 lengths on the line in a tough effort. She ran a nice race prior to this when 3rd in a 12F allowance again in Japan, where she was again well back before running on strongly at the end beaten just under 2 lengths and running an SP of 110. Even though this is a step up I think she can handle this well. She loves the distance and has a very powerful finish and is worth a play at the odds. Big chance.
10. 25111 – Forward Impact (Deep Impact) Owned by 62away. Jockey – N. Labreche. 29/1
Broke her maiden 3 starts back and has not looked back winning 3 on end. Her maiden win was over 8F where she was well back in the run before finishing powerfully for an easy win by nearly 3 lengths and running an SP 93. She then stepped up to allowance level over 10.5F and was again a mile back nearly 15 lengths in the run before unleashing in the straight and racing away for an impressive win by 2.5 lengths with an SP of 106. Her most recent run she was stepped up again in the Salflys Stormer Turf Mare Special over 11F when again as is her pattern, was well back before unleashing that powerful sprint and winning easily by nearly 3 lengths running an SP of 110. This filly has been flying recently and she has progressed through her grades well and deserves a crack at the top level. She certainly does not look out of place and I think she can win this if she progresses further. Big chance at silly odds.
11. 11251 – Factor (War Front) Owned by gowans3. Jockey – A. Craig. 5/1
Another lovely 4yo filly in great form. Winning 3 of her past 5 including last start in the Urban Quest Turf Mare Stayer over 11F where she rode the pace before presenting in the straight and winning easily in the end by 2.5 lengths running an SP 113. Prior to that she ran 5th beaten 4 lengths in the G1 2020 Equinics – Victoria Falls over 10F settling 5th in the run and making little progress in the straight and although well beaten was a nice effort. She ran 2nd in the G1 Coronation Pilsner beating home the favourite in this, Hood Country Club, coming from just off mid field and running home strongly to be beaten 2.5 lengths and running an SP of 113. She won the G2 Hannah Barbera Cup the start prior with an impressive turn of foot by 2.5 lengths running an SP 115. An impressive filly with outstanding recent form who is well up to winning this. Big chance.
12. 71311 – Dubawi Eagles (Gleneagles) Owned by amir1655. Jockey – O. Jones. 14/1
5yo mare with impressive stats 17-7-3-3. She does relish a soft track, which she won’t get her today however. Last start she was impressive winning the Paved in Silver Turf Mare Endurance over 11F on a soft track, stalking the pace before taking over in the straight and staying on well for the win by nearly 2 lengths running an SP 112. Prior to that win she won 2 of 3 allowance races over 14 and 15F with SP’s of 99,97,98 respectively. Whilst those efforts wouldn’t see her winning this her win over 11F last year running an SP of 112 when leading most of the way for an easy win would see her competing here. She has run well recently and whilst the times were not flash she won with ease and may have been un-extended. This could see her run really well and would not be surprised to see her in the finish. Outside chance.
13. 13794 – Marathon Odyssey (Duramente) Owned by deeprock. Jockey – G. Arnold 39/1
Has been struggling for form of late and this is a big step up in class to what she has faced recently. Last start she ran 4th in an allowance race over 10F in Victoria. She was mid field in that race and made a little ground in the straight but was well held, beaten over 7 lengths running an SP of 102. Prior to that she was 9th in the G2 Where is the Rider over 16F and struggled over the distance finishing some 36 lengths from the winner running an SP of 82. She ran prior to this in the 14F Candidly Buff Turf Mare Endurance and was a well beaten 7th finishing 22.5 lengths from the winner. She would have to improve out of sight to win this but crazier things have happened. Not today.
14. 62130 – Inbreeded’s Song (Sea the Star) Owned by agakhan. Jockey – C. Matas 10/1.
Nice filly with great stats 15-5-4-4. Last time out was a bit out of character for her when finishing 12th beaten over 17 lengths in the G1 Vermillion Stakes over 12F running an SP of 97. She really struggled that day and was out of character so perhaps something amiss? Start prior was a good effort finishing 3rd in the G2 Pamona beating home Tete Forbes who is engaged in this race today. She was well back in the run over 16 lengths behind at halfway before running home very strongly to beaten just over 5 lengths running an SP 108. Prior to this she was an impressive winner of the G3 Scandinavian Distaff over 11F coming from well back again before unleashing a powerful fishing burst in the straight to win by a widening 2 lengths running an SP of 114. It was that win which if she repeated on Saturday would see her a big chance in the race.
Picks.
Very even field for this G1 race. Many chances but see below for the picks.
11. – Factor 5/1. She has been really impressive of late and think she will take some beating.
10. – Forward Impact 29/1. Huge odds for this really progressive filly and I can see her in the money today.
8. – Lord of the South 12/1 . Like her progression and she has been racing in terrific form in the lead up to this.