The Bob’s Warnings Special
The Bob’s Warning Special for 2yo fillies over the sprint journey of 6.5 furlongs headlines a big day of racing at
#1 SUSQUEHANNA (Statue of
This filly is the 3rd to race from the mare Alyreason who herself faced the starter 3 times for 3 wins including a stakes victory. Susquehanna’s first 4 starts were all on the dirt where she showed consistent form hitting the board every time. Last start saw her try the grass for the first time and she showed a real liking for the surface switch running a solid SP of 80 and just failing to grab the win by a ½ length. She should be just behind the leaders in the run and with natural improvement is bound to feature in the drive to the line.
#2 CINNAMON LIPS (Sahm x Point Given) – 4state
Cinnamon Lips is the first foal to race for the moderately performed Cinnamon Bolt CB. She is already stakes placed with a good 3rd last time out at
#3 LARGE MARGE(IRE) (Theatrical(IRE) x Kingmambo) – Socko
3rd foal to race for the beautifully bred June Bug who has already produced a stakes winner and stakes placed colt. Large Marge(IRE) was flying early in the season breaking her maiden and then winning a Grade II at her second start over 5.5 furlongs. Stepped up to 8 furlongs last time out in the Grade I GSR Diamond but failed and knocked up to run a disappointing 9th. Is definitely the class of the field but has been a bit disappointing after her initial success and owner Socko will be looking for a little more speed out of her if she is to take this race out and move onto bigger things.
#4 SUNDAY SOOZ (Gold Search x Sunday Silence) – Justilkemo
Sunday Sooz is out of the stakes performed horse Sunday Dancer who placed 4 times in listed events. Her first 5 tries have all been on the dirt with his last 3 runs in stakes company where she failed to hit the board in small fields. Tries the grass for the first time today and with her Dam by Sunday Silence there is a prospect of an improved performance. The question mark is her sire Gold Search is a heavily dirt influenced family and he only has 3 runners this year with little exposed form on the grass.
#5 MR. MEN(AUS) (Flying Spur(AUS) x Sir Tristram) – Chi4504
Bred from scratch this filly is ranked 32nd in the division and is second favourite in the morning markets. A another speedy filly that showed a real liking for the grass winning a stakes and just getting rundown in two more. Failed last time out in Grade I company over 8 furlongs when the jockey rode her back off the pace to try and help her get the distance. Back to her preferred distance today should see her bounce back, only concern is the speed battle up front that she may get caught in. Would not surprise to see her take a sit on the leaders and make her move turning for home.
#6 DESTINATION MR.P (
Is the 2nd horse to race for the moderately performed Mr. Prospector mare Known Ham. Showed some ability breaking her maiden at the 3rd attempt running a 76 on the dirt. Tried stakes company last time out on the dirt and struggled home for 5th in a 7 horse filled. Big task switching to grass in a stakes field but Dubai Destination is capable of throwing a good turf horse after already producing the Grade I winner Dubeye.
My Selections
Looking for a little bit of value in tipping the Australian bred filly Mr.Men. She should just sit off the pace and kick home strongly or perhaps take up the lead if the pace is not strong. The beautifully bred filly Large Marge will prove hardest to beat and will be eye balling Mr. Men for most of the run. Look for Susquehanna to run a cheeky race up front as well.
Good luck to all horses and trainers.