2yo’s in The More Nay G1 at Deauville

Impressive field of 2yos including three fillies looking to compete and establish their racing at this level. This is where champions can emerge and surprises happen as most of these are still learning their craft. The More Nay G1 at Deauville is across 6 furlongs on the firm turf.

1 HIGHWAY BOY

Well the owner had all the confidence in the world with the breeding of this one debuting him straight into Stakes level racing and was rewarded with a great 2nd place finish straight up. Out of the new sire Home Affairs x Not a Single Doubt (AUS) x Scat Daddy, this 2yo colt is impressing with each run. Backed the debut race up with a solid win across 6.5f in allowance company on turf. Last race stepped up to G2 level across 6 furlongs for a third place finish after hitting the lead close to the finish. Same distance again today but with a classier field. Impressing so far.

2 WILD ROVER STORM

Out of No Nay Never x Storm Cat x Danzig debuted her racing career with three solid consecutive wins in a maiden, allowance and then Stakes level across 5 to 6f in distance. Hitting speeds of 75 and 79 is performing well and was debuted in G2 company last time out. Still hit a good speed but couldnt run out the race and slipped a little in the final straight. Another chance to prove herself today but this will be hard as she is in running against the boys today.

3 ANDRIN ROCK

You dont need to have a top rated sire to be running in this type of company and Andrin Rock is proof of that. Echo Town is a solid moderately priced sire and is already producing some great winners. Has debuted in his racing career well including a 2nd place finish in the G3 Television Stakes across 5f on the dirt. Ran in the G1 Independence Day across 7.5f last run out but didnt really figure in the race. Owner swapping him to debut turf today to see what he can do on this surface.

4 G’DAY SIR

Equal favourite of the race at 5/1 odds. Three outings for 2 wins and consistent speed ratings with his last two in the low 80’s. Distance is good for him at 6f and has every chance for the win and should get a placing finish at worst. Out of Invincible Spirit (IRE) and looks to be in great form. Stepping up in class here debuting at G1 level but should be no issue for him to take on.

5 TENT ROCK

Tent Rock out of Eurozone (AUS) is one of the long shots of the race at 17/1 odds. Has performed well to date though with the highlight of his short racing career probably being the 2nd place finish in Stakes company across 6.5f in March. Ran in G3 company in his last two outings and certainly looked like he wanted more distance in both races than the 6f he was given. Might well prove to be a future Group or Stakes winner across longer distances but see how he runs out today again.

6 BEST DAYS AHEAD

The fast rising sire of Best Solution (IRE) is proving to have a few winners each year and Best Days Ahead is no exception. Last race out was a seriously great winning run with a speed rating of 83 across 5f on the turf in the Test The Slew Turf Juvenile Stakes. Has performed consistently in his five races to date and deserves the step up to G1 company today. At 10/1 odds is a really good bet for the punters as he continues to impress.

7 THAT’S A SAXON

After an ordinary sort of start to his career in terms of speed ratings but was still looking good in terms of competing and closing out races and finishing strong in the run to the line. Last outing blew all that away with a great speed of 83 across 6.5 furlongs for the win in maiden company. This is significantly harder than a maiden race but the speed was there. Repeat that and should be in the final three placings today.

8 I HAD MINE

One of three fillies in this race and she has 2 wins out of 4 outings both at maiden and allowance company. Is out of the highly successful G1 producer sire of Australia. Ran in stakes company in her last two outings and led for much of both races but was caught on both occassions in the final dash to the line. This distance at 6f is probably pushing her limit but look for her leading early and she may be able to hold on. Needs good speed early.

9 DEVIL WISH

A lot of these 2yos are still just finding their way around the race track and learning the ropes and Devil Wish is the same but learning fast with an explosive win last time in the G3 The Mother Lois across 5 furlongs. Came from the rear of the field to win convincingly and a great speed rating of 84. Equal favourite of the race based off that win and well deserved too of that title. Owner drivelo will be looking for another win today.

10 VEGAS SUN

Two great finishes to his racing career including a win at maiden level and a speed rating of 76. Out of The Autumn Sun (AUS) x Lope De Vega x King Kamehameha. In his other two starts both at Stakes level, started well and sat just behind the leader for much of the race but found it hard to stay for the run to the line. This is a class or two above Stakes level so will need to find some more speed and stamina to finish well today. One of the outsiders but does have a chance if he puts it all together in the run.

11 BONEZIPPER

What a name! Love it and it really just rolls off the tongue. Out of No Nay Never, is another with a few races to his name already with 7 starts for 3 wins. Has never finished worse than third which includes a win at Stakes level across 6 furlongs. Looking to show what he can do at G1 level – lots of potential here and should be an exciting run for him and his owner!

12 THE GIRLFRIEND

The third filly in this race and really making it hard up against the boys here. However at 7/1 odds the bookies have her as one of the favourites and her last outing certainly backs that up. A speed rating of 85 across 5f in the G2 The Why You Buggin Stakes for an awesome win. Her career to date is 3 outings for 3 wins. Impressive! Look for her to take it to the rest of the field here today – has every chance to take this out and really looking the goods!

13 BONERICK

Out of Carrick x Thunder Gulch x Danehill. Thats a new and succesful sire backed up by some class breeding lines! 9 races already in this one’s career with the current owner grabbing him from a claiming race. How lucky is that with him now competing here at G1 company! Pays to look at the claiming races people :). Only question here really is can he finish strongly in the straight? Has been fading a touch in the last few after running well during much of the race. Definitely one to watch out for though today.