Multiple G1 winners gather for the G1 Empire State Slayer

The Empire State Slayer New York Sunday 12th December 2021 at 3:00pm

Grade 1/Group 1 $750k 3yo+ fillies and mares.

14 Furlongs/2800 Firm Dirt.

Back to New York this week with the running of this marathon for the girls. The Empire State Slayer over 14F. Attracted a quality field of fillies and mares for the testing distance today and we have multiple G1 winners engaged as well as some nice up and coming fillies and mares. Let’s take a look at the field.

1. 11171 – Amelie Nothomb (Galileo) Owned by fernando – Jockey – O A Haack 6/1.

5yo mare with nice overall record of 21-9-3-2 and banking $590k. Been in great form on both surfaces apart from failure on off track which she didn’t handle. Last start she won the URC Melbourne Cup 16F Turf. Sat 2^nd around 4 lengths from the early lead. Took over on the turn by 3.5 lengths and stayed on very strongly the last furlong to win by 4 lengths with an SP of 107. Prior to that she was 7^th in the G3 Victory Marathon 14F on good track. Sat 6^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 8^th around 10 lengths from the lead on the turn. Faded badly on the wet ground the last furlong, beaten 21 lengths with an SP of 98. Before that she won the G2 Breakdown 16F. Sat 3^rd around 6 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn by ¼ of a length and raced away the last furlong to win by nearly 4 lengths with an SP of 105. Prior to that she won the G3 Long Walk Home 14F. Sat 3^rd around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd around 3 lengths off them on the turn and streaked away the last furlong to win by over 3 lengths with an SP of 108. Forgive her 14F run on a soft track and her distance stats are impeccable. She should sit just off the leaders and be ready to mow them down in the stretch. Big chance for her first G1 victory.

2. 14896 – Savoury Shapes (Camelot) Owned by corzak – Jockey – J. Piotrowski 16/1.

4yo filly with record of 26-3-2-1 and banking $413k. Last few starts have been poor, and she would need to improve. Last start she was 6^th in the Lady Cynthia Dirt Mare Stayer 13F behind Islette (1^st). Sat 8^th around 21 lengths from the early lead. Still 8^th around 25 lengths off them on the turn and really struggled to the line, beaten just over 27 lengths with an SP of 94. Prior to that she was 9^th in the Mac Town Dirt Mare Stayer 11F. Sat 9^th around 15 lengths from the lead. Was 11^th around 19 lengths off them on the turn and struggled to the line, beaten over 21 lengths with an SP of 99. Before that she was 8^th in the G1 Scottsdale Stayer 16F. Sat 5^th around 11.5 lengths from the early lead. Dropped to 6^th around 15 lengths from them on the turn and struggled the last furlong, beaten 21.5 lengths with an SP of 98. Prior to that she was 4^th in the G3 Saint Paul 16F behind Dreamy Eyed (1^st). Sat 5^th around 16 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 6^th around 14 lengths from them on the turn and battled away the last furlong, beaten just over 6 lengths with an SP of 96. Beaten over a combined 60 lengths in her last three starts and hard to see her making an impression here. Rough chance only for minor money.

3. 11154 – Dime a Dart (Highland Reel) Owned by canyontx3 – Jockey – M. Jolly 7/1.

5yo mare with nice overall record of 19-8-3-3 and banking $341k. Been in good form before stepping up to graded company. Last start she was 4^th in the G3 All Nighter 16F. Sat 7^th around 14 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 6^th, still around 12 lengths off them on the turn and just battled the last furlong, beaten 8.5 lengths with an SP of 96. Prior to that she was 5^th in the G3 Fall Championship 12F. Sat 13^th around 11 lengths from the lead. Moved to 9^th, still nearly 7 lengths off them on the turn and came home fairly the last furlong, beaten nearly 6 lengths with an SP of 109. Before that she won the Alyluck Dirt Mare Stayer 12F. Sat 5^th around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd around 2 lengths off them on the turn and finished powerfully the last furlong to win by 3 lengths with an SP of 110. Prior to that she won a 12F Allowance. Sat 5^th around 12.5 lengths off the lead and still a fair way off them on the turn before finishing powerfully to win by nearly 4 lengths with an SP of 111. Stepping up to G1 company now and has failed in her only 2 attempts in G3 company.  Won all 3 attempts at this distance on dirt and by big margins in allowance company. She would need to improve but more than capable of pulling of an upset. Chance.

4. 13116 – Dreamy Eyed (Lohnro) Owned by italst2 – Jockey – N. Lawton 13/1.

6yo mare with nice overall record of 30-12-5-4 and banking $822k. Been racing well in lesser class of late. Step up here. Last start she was 6^th in a 16F Allowance. Sat 2^nd around 2 lengths from the early lead but started fading from the turn and well beaten in the end by over 14.5 lengths with an SP of 90. Prior to that she won the G3 Saint Paul 16F. Led early by over 3 lengths and extended the lead to nearly 4 lengths on the turn. Stayed on very strongly the last furlong to win by 3.5 lengths with an SP of 99. Before that she won a 16F Allowance. She led all the way opening up by a length on the turn and kicking clear the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 101. Prior to that she was 3^rd in the G3 Water Cube Stayer 16F on Good track. She led early by 13.5 lengths and was still nearly 9 lengths in front on the turn. She faded the last furlong and managed to hang on to 3^rd beaten nearly 4 lengths with an SP of 102. She would need to step up here against this better class. She may get the lead but there is speed in the race so she may have company. May set up for a closer and she has an outside chance. If the track was soft, she would be promoted. Minor money only.

5. 23113 – Jeopardy James (Malibu Moon) Owned by worldclass1 – Jockey – L. Langfield 20/1.

3yo filly with nice overall record of 11-2-2-3 and banking $112k. Just out of maiden class and thrown in the deep end here. Last start she was 3^rd in the URC Breeders Championships Distaff 9F. Sat 13^th around 12.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 11^th, still around 8 lengths off them on the turn and ran home really well the last furlong, beaten 3 lengths with an SP of 108. Prior to that she won a 12F Allowance. Sat 6^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd, around 2.5 lengths from them on the turn and finished well the last furlong to win by over 3 lengths with an SP of 103. Before that she won her maiden over 10F. Sat 8^th around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th around 2 lengths off them on the turn and finished to well, to win by over 2 lengths with an SP of 101. Won her maiden over 12F so distance should not be a problem. Big throw at the stumps here stepping up to a G1 but looks promising. Maybe. Chance.

6. 11141 – Islette (Awesome Again) Owned by sremel14 – Jockey – W. Cahill 6/1.

4yo filly with nice record of 11-5-2-0 and banking $228k. Nice filly who has excelled when stepped up in distance. Last start she won the Lady Cynthia Dirt Mare Stayer 13F. Sat 6^th around 19.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 4^th, still around 13.5 lengths off them on the turn but unleashed a blistering finale to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 114. Prior to that she was 4^th in the G3 Victory Marathon 14F on a good track. She sat 9^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Moved to 9^th, still 11 lengths off them on the turn and clearly didn’t appreciate the soft ground as she didn’t pick up the last furlong, beaten nearly 13 lengths with an SP of 104. Before that she won the Stonerum Encore Dirt Mare Stayer 12F. Sat 6^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th around 4.5 lengths off them on the turn and finished strongly to win by over 3 lengths with an SP of 108. Prior to that she won a 12F Allowance. Sat 7^th around 4 lengths off the lead and made quick ground to the turn before racing away the last furlong to win by 5 lengths with an SP of 112. Her form has been first rate and she deserves a crack at G1 glory. Her win last start was breathtaking and she shouldn’t need to be that far back here. Major player.

7. 11621 Frankie and the H (Violence) Owned by cadet2 – Jockey – A. Jolly 8/1.

4yo filly with terrific record of 14-8-3-0 and banking $2 Million. Been in nice form of late over the marathon distance. Last start she won the G2 Rocky Top Oaks 16F. Led early by ¾ of a length and extended the lead to 6.5 lengths on the turn. Kept on strongly in the stretch to win by just over 3 lengths with an SP of 105. Prior to that she was 2^nd in the G1 Scottsdale Stayer 16F. Led early by over 3 lengths and extended the lead to 6.5 lengths on the turn. Stayed on strongly the last furlong but couldn’t hold off the winner, beaten just under 4 lengths with an SP of 108. Before that she was 6^th in the G1 Little Rock Stayer 14F. Led early by a head and extended the lead to just under a length on the turn. Dropped out badly the last furlong, beaten just over 12 lengths with an SP of 102. Prior to that she won the Rakidas Road Dirt Mare Memorial 16F. Sat 2^nd around 4 lengths from the lead. Moved to within ½ length off them on the turn and quickly put a gap on them the last furlong to win by over 6 lengths with an SP of 97. Saved her best for 16F but did win a 14F G1 in March this year with an SP of 109. Certainly, capable but there will be pressure up front. Chance.

8. 21341 – Blizzard D’Oro (Medaglia D’Oro) Owned by raein – Jockey – M. Salisbury 14/1.

3yo filly with record of 12-4-2-1 and banking $194k. Looked good when stepped up in distance last time and looks a filly of promise. Last start she won the Tricky N Clever Dirt Filly Special 12F. Led early by 3.5 lengths and maintained that lead to the turn. Very strong the last furlong and won well, by over 2 lengths with an SP of 111. Prior to that she was 4^th in the Ca Plane Pour Moi Dirt Filly Route 10F. Led early by a massive 10 lengths and was still over 6 lengths in front on the turn. Ran out of petrol the last furlong, fading late, beaten nearly 7 lengths with an SP of 106. Before that she was 3^rd in the Virgin Bubble Dirt Fully Route 9.5F. Led by ½ length early and dropped to 2^nd by a neck on the turn. Battled on well the last furlong, beaten 3.5 lengths with an SP of 106. Prior to that she won a 9.5F Allowance. Led all the way. Led by 5.5 lengths on the turn and stayed on strongly the last furlong to win by over 2 lengths with an SP of 106. She loved the step up in trip last time and if she continues over 14F then she would prove hard to run down. Steps up with the older girls and G1 company now. Chance.

9. 11932 – Imbil Irymple (American Pharoah) Owned by greynomad – Jockey – A. Scott 12/1.

4yo filly who has nice overall record of 22-7-5-3 and banking $371K. Been in good form of late apart from her failure in a G1 a few back. Last start she was 2^nd in the G2 Rocky Top Oaks 16F behind Frankie and the H (1^st). Sat 6^th around 9.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 4^th still around 8 lengths off them on the turn and ran home well the last furlong, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 103. Prior to that she was 3^rd in the G3 Victory Marathon 14F on Good track. Sat 8^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Moved to 6^th, still over 9.5 lengths from them on the turn and battled away okay the last furlong, beaten 12 lengths with an SP of 104. Before that she was 9^th in the G1 Scottsdale Stayer 16F behind Frankie and the H (2^nd). Sat 7^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Still 7^th but dropping back by over 18 lengths on the turn and faded badly the last furlong, beaten nearly 28 lengths with an SP of 94. Prior to that she won the Rumson Dirt Mare Endurance 16F. Sat 7^th around 9 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd, still 5 lengths off them on the turn and finished brilliantly to win by over 4 lengths with an SP of 106. No match for Frankie and the H at their last 2 meetings and can’t see her turning the tables here. Outside chance but prefer her for the minor money.

10. 51321 – Elven Prophecy (Deep Impact) Owned by confessor – Jockey – V. Gardner 6/1.

4yo filly with nice record of 15-6-3-1 and banking $258k. Been in terrific form on both surfaces in easier races but deserves a crack here. Last start she won the Concern Billie Dirt Mare Challenge 12F. Sat 3^rd around 7 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2^nd around 3.5 lengths off them on the turn and finished powerfully the last furlong to win by 4 lengths with an SP of 110. Prior to that she was 2^nd in the Metro Content Dirt Mare Stayer 12F. Sat 3^rd around ½ length from the lead. Moved to 2^nd still ½ length off them on the turn and stayed on well the last furlong, beaten just over 2 lengths with an SP of 111. Before that she was 3^rd in the Frisco Shocker Turf Mare Memorial 12F Turf. Sat 5^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5^th, around 5 lengths off them on the turn and battled the last furlong, beaten 6 lengths with an SP of 107. Prior to that she won a 12F Allowance Turf. She led all the way, opening a lead of nearly 4 lengths on the turn and staying on strongly the last furlong to win by 3 lengths with an SP of 106. Really versatile filly who is adept on both surfaces. Has had a couple of starts at this distance and been okay. She is in better form now and would expect her to be competitive. Chance.

11. 11111 – Instagram Model (Curlin) Owned by gowans – Jockey – D. Givins 6/1.

4yo filly with great overall record 18-9-3-3 and banking $1.2 million. Has been in fine form of late with a picket fence next to her name. Last start she won the Pardon Me Dirt Mare Stayer 13F. Sat 3^rd around ¾ of a length from the early lead. Took over on the turn by ¼ of a length and kicked clear the last furlong to win by 2.5 lengths with an SP of 104. Prior to that she won the G1 Great Dane 14F. Sat 2^nd around 1 length from the lead. Took over on the turn by over 2 lengths and stayed on strongly to win by just over a length with an SP of 105. Before that she won the G2 Big Dessert Stakes 12F. Sat 5^th around 11 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd on the turn, around 6 lengths from them and finished strongly to win by 2.5 lengths with an SP of 111. Prior to that she won the Dubai Prospector Dirt Mare Stayer 11.5F. Sat 2^nd around 3 lengths from the lead. Still 2^nd around 2 lengths from the lead and ran home well the last furlong to win by a head with an SP of 113. Filly in great form and should continue that here and be very competitive. Will stalk the pace and be ready to pounce on the turn. Major player.

12. 22111 – Tap the Hand (Tapit) Owned by browns2 – Jockey – K. Bowen 9/1.

4yo filly with nice record of 15-7-3-1 and banking $246k. Adept on both surfaces but better on the dirt. Has been in terrific form. Last start she won the Metro Content Dirt Mare Stayer 12F beating Elven Prophecy (2^nd). Sat 4^th less than a length from the early lead. Took over on the turn by ½ a length and raced clear the last furlong to win by just over 2 lengths with an SP of 113. Prior to that she won a 13F Allowance. Sat 2^nd around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win by over 3 lengths with an SP of 103. Before that she won an 11F Allowance. Sat 3^rd around 2 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and raced clear the last furlong for a big win by nearly 7 lengths with an SP of 98. Prior to that she was 2^nd in a 6.5F turf Allowance. She sat back early and ran home well, beaten ½ length with an SP of 97. Mixing her surfaces and distances of late and she does look better suited to the dirt marathons. Her last win was very good, and she would have to repeat that to be a chance here, stepping way up in grade. Outside chance.

13. 01257 – Serious Running (Den’s Legacy) Owned by graywolf7 – Jockey – M. Staples 15/1.

5yo mare with overall record of 25-7-4-1 and banking $3.2 million. Big money earner but her form of late has not been quite there. Can hit the board on occasion of late. Last start she was 7^th in the G2 Radiant 14F. Sat 9^th around 13 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 8^th around 11 lengths off them on the turn and only plodded the last furlong, beaten just over 12 lengths with an SP of 97. Prior to that she was 5^th in the G1 Coffeefields Cup 12F on a good track. Sat 8^th around 17 lengths from the lead. Moved to 7^th on the turn, still over 20 lengths off them and passed a few tired horses late, beaten nearly 20 lengths with an SP of 99. Before that she was 2^nd in the G1 Great Dane 14F behind Instagram Model (1^st). Sat 7^th around 8 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th around 6 lengths off them on the turn and finished off well the last furlong, beaten just over a length with an SP of 104. Prior to that she won a 16F Allowance on a sloppy track. Sat 2^nd around 8 lengths off the leaders, and quickly rounded them up on the turn and raced away to win by nearly 8 lengths with an SP of 64. If she can reproduce her run in the Great Dane, she would be a chance but hard to see her turning the tables on the winner. Outside chance.

Anorther tough race to handicap with many chances.

11. Instagram Model – Been in such good form of late and look to continue that here. – 6/1

6. Islette – Her last start win had to be seen to be believed. Hopefully doesn’t get as far back and big chance here. 6/1

8. Blizzard D’Oro – Nice 3yo filly who could suprise. 14/1