Grade I
Two miles
Fast Dirt
$500,000
All horses, 4 years old and up<\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>This race can be much likened to the Melbourne Cup held annually in Australia.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Many qualities are similar, the race is 2 miles, it is Grade 1 quality, and the Irish and the English horses don’t stand much of a chance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Lets take a look at the field of 13.<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>KABUKI(IRE) – <\/SPAN><\/B>After recently attempting both dirt and turf trips, this 4 yr old colt looks very well suited.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Kabuki<\/B> will improve on his last run of 99 as he looks for further distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>At 8\/1, Charmer<\/I> will be hoping his horse will make his run soon enough from the back of the field where he will settle after they jump.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>HUNTING GROUND – <\/SPAN><\/B>It will be interesting to see if rohan <\/I>has changed the horse’s running style for this race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This 4 yr old colt will be relying on a huge turn around in running style to stand any chance at being competitive here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He is used to running 8 fl races and stats show that in those he leads he is run down on the straight well before the finish line.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>6\/1 may be a little generous but he will surely set a hectic pace.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>KRISTOPHAR(GB) – <\/SPAN><\/B>This 5 yr old horse is deserving of his 18\/1 odds as he has struggled recently to post speeds that would make him competitive in this race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Kristophar<\/B> or as I call him ‘The mongrel’ because of his mix of English, German and French in his breeding, can draw hope from his ALW win 4 starts back where he rounded them up in the straight to win easily.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>MISS MAPLE – <\/SPAN><\/B>This 6 yr old mare is the best hope out of the girls for this race and a win is not entirely unlikely.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The only thing missing from her recent outstanding form is more distance with she has ample of here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The boys could be left red faced at the finish post as this mare has the speed and experience and is an absolute gem for borde, <\/I>and my tip for the race.<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>RUSSIAN THEATER – <\/SPAN><\/B>sunairfarm<\/SPAN><\/I> has provided us with the favourite at 4\/1 and is running after a month off.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>At a 30% winning strike rate, the breeding tells the tale for the success of this 6yr old horse.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Russian Theater<\/B> will dictate the race from the front of the field and is capable of opening up a lead on the back straight that is far to big for any others to catch in the straight.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>RAZOR SAL – <\/SPAN><\/B>This colt is very hard to predict at 9\/1.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He races at the front, he comes from behind, Razor Sal<\/B> needs a distinctive running style to gain some consistency and is not without hope in this race.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>HOLD THE PHONE – <\/SPAN><\/B>The rank outsider here at 40\/1, in one word, outclassed.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>HOLD THE PHONE <\/B>is coming from a claiming on turf, to a $500000 Grade 1 on dirt.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Just one win of $8000 on dirt from 7 races is not enough to suggest that this 6 yr old horse will finish anywhere other than last.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>GALLOPING GHOST – <\/SPAN><\/B>This 5 yr old mare is right in this cup at 6\/1.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She has come off a win in a quick time, she has earned over $3 million, and has 18 wins to her name.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She is a real danger in this race with her only query being her form in Grade 1 company.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>LARA’S SAINTLY – <\/SPAN><\/B>This horse has won 3 of his past 4 and posted some exceptional sections.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She ran over 16 fl Grade 1 3 starts back and opened up a lead that was too big for the others to catch.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This looks a little tougher as the favourite Russian Theater<\/B> will be right up at the lead in this race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Lara’s Saintly <\/B>can definitely expect a top 3 finish.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>K’S UNPREDICTABLE – <\/SPAN><\/B>This lightly raced 4 yr old colt is the value bet of the race at 10\/1.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If he can reproduce the form of his last run, he will be competitive enough to look the winner at some stage.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>BOOGIE NIGHTS(IRE) – <\/SPAN><\/B>This 4 yr old colt unfortunately just doesn’t look classy enough to have any real impact.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has still run some impressive speeds so may surprise but there has not been enough consistency yet to suggest that a Grade 1 win is within his grasp.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>PRIMETIME ASSAULT – <\/SPAN><\/B>This bargain bred horse has proved more than his worth for ss89<\/I> but is just not good enough for a Grade 1 assault.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>With his best runs behind him, Primetime Assault <\/B>may be better suited to a quiet little paddock where he can live out his days.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>FAST FLYING II(AUS) – <\/SPAN><\/B>Well there had to be one Australian in the race and at 14\/1 is not without hope.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This well-bred 5 yr old horse will need to produce a career best run but a top 3 finish is highly unlikely going by past form.<\/SPAN><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Makybe Diva needs a rightful 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