G1, The Nonethorpe. Who gets their first G1 win?
Today we are headed to Surrey where this Saturday they will be hosting the running of the G1, The Nonethorpe. This is a race restricted to 2 year olds at the distance of 5 furlongs. We have eleven horses that will make the start for this race across the firm turf. This is a wide-open field of unpredictable 2 year old horses as they mature into greatness. On Saturday here in Surrey one of these horses will hit the wire first and earn a trip over to the winner’s circle to collect their first G1 win trophy. With the morning line odds and post positions released let’s take a preview of the field making the start in the G1, The Nonethorpe in Surrey.
| 1 | CRITICAL SITUATION | IRE | 2M | whoami3 | J Bradley | 2 | 1 | 50% | $14,820 | 0.00 | 8/1 |
First, we will see this Chestnut Colt (STARSPANGLEDBANNER x LONHRO x SNITZEL ) that would break his maiden in his first career start. He would then immediately be moved up to start in Deauville in the G2, The Bobby Papin. He would go 5.5 furlongs in this race and coast across the wire in sixth with a 78 speed rating. He gets another attempt at a graded win this weekend representing the East-West Connection residency.
| 2 | WRITTEN LUXE | IRE | 2M | countrystables | J Ross | 8 | 1 | 50% | $53,440 | 8.00 | 11/1 |
Here we have this Bay Colt (LUXEMBOURG (IRE) x WRITTEN TYCOON (AUS) x GALILEO (IRE) ) that has already made eight career starts with one win that came in a HOT race. Two starts back he was third in the G3, The Mother Lois. He then made his most recent start in Spain on the dirt in the G2, Midsoil Stakes that did not end well as he crossed the wire in ninth with a 73 speed rating. It is back to the turf for him this weekend when he heads over to his gate representing the Down Under Racing residency.
| 3 | THE BLUE LAKES | AUS | 2M | cork10 | R Whisper | 4 | 1 | 25% | $38,730 | 0.00 | 15/1 |
This is a Chestnut Colt (CAPITALIST (AUS) x REDOUTE’S CHOICE x ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) ) that broke his maiden back in April and then would go off the boards in his next two starts. He was eighth in the Stolen Turf Juvenile and then made his most recent start in Queensland going 6 furlongs in a Local Allowance start finishing eighth with a 71 speed rating. He needs to bring more game to the table this weekend representing the East-West Connection residency.
| 4 | BALDER CHOICE | AUS | 2M | daniel | J Ledwith | 2 | 1 | 100% | $47,080 | 4.00 | 5/1 |
Next, we have this Chestnut Colt (EXTREME CHOICE (AUS) x WOOTTON BASSETT (GB) x SHAMARDAL ) that would break his maiden in his first start and then would head off to Spain for his most recent start in a Listed Stakes, Devils Sky Turf Juvenile going 6.5 furlongs. He would find a spot and cross the wire in third with an 82 speed rating. The owner is seeking another good performance out of his young colt but the drop in distance is concerning when he is sent out representing the European Union Racing Organization.
| 5 | I AM ANGRY | AUS | 2M | asrstar23 | J Wilson | 4 | 2 | 75% | $90,148 | 20.00 | 5/1 |
Here we will see this Light Grey Colt (I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) x DARK ANGEL (IRE) x GIANT’S CAUSEWAY ) who’s only miss on the boards came in his first start in a NW1y Allowance race on a wet track. His most recent start was in California going 5 furlongs in a Listed Stakes, Cocktails Turf Juvenile where he would show some class getting the win with an 87 speed rating. After that good start he moves up in class again this weekend representing the Orphan Racking residency.
| 6 | MR SID DUCK | VA | 2M | duckman | H Artack | 13 | 3 | 69% | $36,022 | 0.25 | 18/1 |
This is a Bay Colt (MR. SIDNEY x TEOFILO x DANEHILL DANCER ) that has made thirteen starts this season with many of those starts being in HOT races. This would include his most recent start at 5 furlongs in Texas of which he came in third. Already having two starts in HOT races this month will he be rested for this start on Saturday when he heads out of the paddock to the cheers of an excited crowd.
| 7 | HIX | AUS | 2M | corza7 | GD Mate | 4 | 0 | 50% | $39,472 | 10.00 | 10/1 |
Next, we will see this Light Grey Colt (CAPITALIST (AUS) x MEHMAS x DARK ANGEL (IRE) ) that remains winless but two starts back would make a second place finish in the Gun Barrel Turf Juvenile. He was then sent to Deauville to travel 5.5 furlongs in the G2, The Bobby Papin. The results would not be the same as his prior start when he crossed under the wire in ninth with a 75 speed rating. He is back on the track this weekend to see if he can rebound representing the East-West Connection residency.
| 8 | SOUND OF ERUPTION | AUS | 2M | cjt1 | M Zeus | 4 | 1 | 25% | $46,580 | 0.00 | 8/1 |
Here we have a Bay Colt (PINATUBO x STORM CAT x DANZIG ) that broke his maiden on his first start back in January and has not found another hit on the boards in his next three starts. He is out of HOF winning mare Sounds Of Thunder, but thus far there has not been much thunder out of this colt. Last time out he ran in Ohio going 5 furlongs in a Listed Stakes, Vice Louis Turf Juvenile. He made some effort late in the race, but it would not be enough as he crossed the wire in fifth with a 76 speed rating. He will be sent back out this weekend for another opportunity representing the East-West Connection residency.
| 9 | EXTREME GLORY | AUS | 2M | maclr50 | T Lozon | 3 | 1 | 100% | $99,580 | 18.00 | 7/1 |
Next, we have this Chestnut Colt (EXTREME CHOICE (AUS) x COTAI GLORY x STARSPANGLEDBANNER ) that would make his first start in the Owner Restricted, Sheikh Cb1011 Juvenile where he came in second. His next start he broke his maiden in a maiden allowance race. Then in his most recent start he would do very well for the owner in the G3, The Railaway of which he crossed the wire in second with an 83 speed rating. He is in the hunt for his first graded win this weekend in Surrey representing The Mecca residency.
| 10 | OCEAN INVICTUS | AUS | 2M | liam37 | P Bangs | 4 | 3 | 100% | $202,530 | 48.00 | 5/1 |
Next, we will see this Bay Colt (I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) x SEA THE STARS x AWESOME AGAIN ) that in his first four career starts has never been off the boards and has three wins. He is also the only graded winner coming into Saturdays start. Last time on the track in Deauville he would hit the jackpot when he got up for the win in the G3, The Mother Lois with an 82 speed rating. He is seeking his fourth win in a row this weekend in Surrey when he heads out to represent the Orphan Racing residency.
| 11 | WHITE MAGGOT | FR | 2M | coagulate6 | M Humbo | 1 | 1 | 100% | $19,260 | 4.00 | 5/1 |
Heading out of the final gate in this race we have this Bay Colt (ZARAK x GALILEO (IRE) x UNCLE MO ) that has only one career start and that was against a field of five in Texas going 4.5 furlongs in a NW1x Allowance race. He would pick up the win here with a 76 speed rating. He will be tested this weekend in Surrey to see if he can perform at the stakes level representing the East-West Connection residency.
Good luck to all owners and horses!
Skippy’s Watch List
5-I Am Angry: Got the win last time at this distance. Does he make it two in a row?
9-Extreme Glory: Second in a G3 last time. Can he win dropping in distance?
10-Ocean Invictus: Has three wins in a row and won a G3 last time. What about this time?