The 6f sprint for 3yos attracted a rather average field, 11 horses will tackle the Sprint Distance at Queensland Racecourse, 3 of them are heavily favoured by the bookies, but the field presents some nice longshots, that should be carefully watched. But let\u2019s take a look at the runners: # 1 <\/SPAN>LION STORMCAT(LA) 24\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=138682<\/A> 23 Races \u2013 5 Wins \u2013 126,845$ The 3yo lion Tamer Colt has made some major surfce switches in his career, his last back from dirt to turf came in his last race out. He won a nice 7f ALW race, but his lifetime 2nd high speed of 93 looks rather weak compared to top speeds of horses he\u2019ll face today. He\u2019s specialiced in sprints, but is an average ALW horse, not more, simply outclassed today. #2 <\/SPAN>FAROTTO(KY) 3\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=54397<\/A> 14 Races \u2013 8 Wins \u2013 429,400$ The 3yo Forestry Colt was switched to turf after just 3 races on dirt, and two of those have been wins, but he has never looked back since, establishing himself as a great 3yo. He won a Grade 3 over 8f back in March, and his last 3 Outings all have been 105+ speeds, the 6f may be a tap short, as he preferred 7f+ in his last races, but he for sure can sprint. He likes to take the lead, or just stalk it into the last 2 f, to explode then. His only off-day have been the Craven Stakes this season, but he hammered the field in 2 recent Stakes race outings, and looks the top choice today. #3 VAN HOEVENBERG(KY) 7\/2 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=151413<\/A><\/P> 10 Races \u2013 3 Wins \u2013 509,410$<\/P> The 3yo Vindication Colt ist he only Grade 1 winner in the field, and that success came last time out, in similar conditions and distance sourroundings at Longchamp in the Never Ready Sprint. But just like most succesful sprinters he has his up and down days, he ran a 106 in 3 of his last 4 races, with an average 97 in the 8f Smackdown Race in between. He really likes the 6f and is just exploding in the last half of the race, after usually starting slow. He relys on a quick pace set, so he can take the swing of the field. Major opponent of Farotto, with both running very different styles. #4 DICK NIXON(KY) 10\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=4711<\/A><\/P> 9 Races \u2013 5 Wins \u2013 116,051$<\/P> A very light raced Bandini colt, he likes to run on two month breaks, and the 4 week rest this time may be a problem to him, he won 4 straigth from February till May in ALW competition. His first Stakes appearance last time out in July showed his class, but a 107 speed mark was only good for 4th<\/SUP> place, which may show his inexperience and may be blamed on him not taking the early lead. He\u2019s the horse, that all will count on setting a quick pace, and he for sure can sprint. A nice outside shot, but not good enough from my point of view. #5 <\/SPAN>TUSH(KY) 9\/2 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=33587<\/A> 11 Races \u2013 5 Wins \u2013 159,110$ Is third favourite with the bookies, I think however thats aimed to high. The 3yo pleasently Perfect colt has struggled heavily in Stakes class in his last two outings, finishing 6th<\/SUP> in the 8f Smackdown race and 5th<\/SUP> in the Fried Rice Mile, but all races over 8f. This is only his 2nd<\/SUP> lifetime sprint, so know one really knows for sure how good he is over the 6f distance. He has topped 100 in his last 4 races, and looks for a fast sprint time, likes to come from the back, and I fear others with the same running style are stronger. #6 ANDAHERE(ENG) 14\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=2095<\/A><\/P> 8 Races \u2013 4 Wins \u2013 79,157$<\/P> The 3yo Dansili Colt just ran out of ALW conditions, with his 4th win, he has a nice 50 winpct., but all races have been ALWs so far. Takes a late step up to stakes class, but it\u2019s difficult to say, of a Grade 1 not comes to early for him, his 102 lifetime high looks not made to win here. He really likes sprinting, but I fear he will not be fast enough to take the early lead, which is his prefered style of running. #7 <\/SPAN>CHARMING CHIP(IRE) 12\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=99060<\/A> 11 Races \u2013 2 Wins \u2013 109,179$ The Danehill dancer Colt has struggled in his recent outings, his last win came back in March, and it seems he has a tough time, when facing stakes competition. His last two races have been on good turf, which makes judging his current form tough, but with a lifetime high of 101 he looks at least 6 points short of contending today, and his recent outings don\u2019t suggest he can make that class jump. He\u2019s another horse that likes to take the lead, which he\u2019ll likely not suceed in today. #8 <\/SPAN>GREEN IVAN(IRE) 9\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=144256<\/A> 17 Races \u2013 5 Wins \u2013 213,453$ The 3yo Ivan Denisovich Colt is a pure sprinter, not even having attempted a route so far, perhaps he should, he really had trouble bringing his great 2yo races into his 3yo career, his speed stagnate, and a 99 is his lifetime high, run in a Stakes Race last time out over 6.5f. Given his struggles as a 3yo, i doubt he\u2019ll be within the lead today, looks a little outclassed. #9 <\/SPAN>SKY HAPPY(AUS) 17\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=143004<\/A> 22 Races \u2013 4 Wins \u2013 95,196$ Speaking of outclassed, the 3yo King of Happiness colt has a lifetime high on turf of 98, ran over 9f, and comes into this race backed on an 8f win at a Track ALW here in Queensland. I suggest to run him in dirt routes, for sure he\u2019s no turf sprinter, sorry, not much more to say.