\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>The early market is:<\/P>
5\/1 \u2013 Any Given Cat<\/P>
7\/1 \u2013 Bushwacked Ted, Bigtime Favorite, Sisson\u2019s Whiskers<\/P>
9\/1 \u2013 Tizjazz, Clouseau, <\/P>
10\/1 \u2013 Doomadgee<\/P>
11\/1 \u2013 Dafreedyduh, Woette\u2019s Pot<\/P>
13\/1 \u2013 Monumental Moment<\/P>
14\/1 \u2013 Super Crook<\/P>
18\/1 \u2013 Pinchingdale<\/P>
19\/1 \u2013 Rapper\u2019s Delight<\/P>
22\/1 \u2013 Warrioronweekends<\/P>
\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>Looking through the runners in betting order:<\/P>
\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>5\/1 \u2013 # 6 \u2013 Any Given Cat \u2013 <\/B>He\u2019s clearly earned the right to be top pick in the betting, based on his excellent form in his first seven runs. It\u2019s the eighth run, however, which provides the conundrum regarding his chances. Was he just \u2018due\u2019 to put in a sub par run? or is he destined to be a sprinter? The fact that his latest was his first route, and his worst ever run, will give his opponents plenty of cause to believe he can be beaten. This scratchbred son of Any Given Saturday \/ Tale of the Cat \/ Capote<\/I> has heaps of early speed and that may be a major factor, with three runners likely to contest the early pace. Invasorstc<\/B> will be hoping the last race was an anomaly. It will make for interesting viewing. <\/o:p><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>7\/1 \u2013 # 7<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Bushwacked Ted \u2013 <\/B>The second favorite has had three attempts at route racing without winning. But that\u2019s being way too harsh. With two graded placings from those three runs, and a Grade 1 fourth last time out, he\u2019s racing very well at a consistent level against quality opposition. There are a couple of concerns with this colt. His two wins were both all the way leading efforts in sprints, and there\u2019s too much early pace here to expect him to want the front. And he\u2019s been fading a tad at the end of those longer races. Still, he\u2019s running good times, getting better with experience, and he\u2019s had a tilt at the highest level. All positives. Bushwackedted<\/B> is a son of Official Flame<\/I>, from Blushing Red T<\/B> (Gone West \/ Blushing Groom<\/I>), the second foal of a winner of three. Trainer Pup<\/B> is presumably looking to build a Derby<\/st1:City><\/st1:place> colt, and this race will go a long way towards framing his future.<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>7\/1 \u2013 # 8<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Bigtime Favorite \u2013 <\/B>Equal second in the betting, and like the other two at the top of the market, he\u2019s still got a question mark next to his staying credentials. Most impressive in his maiden, allowance and Grade 2 sprint wins in consecutive races, he couldn\u2019t keep up the winning form at his first route run. That\u2019s the negative scenario. A closer look at that last start, and he\u2019s plugged on gamely in the G1-Paramus Mile<\/I>, sticking to his task as many folded around him. Bigtime Favorite<\/B> is a scratchbred son of Ghostzapper \/ Storm Cat \/ Danzig<\/I>. Axemjack86<\/B> knows he\u2019s got a good horse, and the earlier topline experience bodes well for this.<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>7\/1 \u2013 # 12<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Sisson\u2019s Whiskers \u2013 <\/B>This bloke ticks the biggest box of all in relation to this event. He\u2019s a Grade 1 winner. Add to that, the fact that he\u2019s never missed the podium in half a dozen starts, he\u2019s banked almost as much as the favorite, and he\u2019s finishing off his races in a manner which suggests he\u2019ll relish the extra ground. Want more to like? There\u2019s going to be a suicidal rush for the lead, and he\u2019s not going to be part of it. Taking everything into consideration, the 7\/1 on offer looks generous. Sisson\u2019s Whiskers<\/B> is a son of Flower Alley<\/I> from Adam\u2019s Cat<\/B> (Storm Cat \/ Raise a Native<\/I>). He\u2019s the seventh foal of a prodigious mare, and the fifth of them to register black type. Support the Binzastc<\/B> entry with confidence <\/o:p><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>9\/1 \u2013 # 1<\/st1:Street> –<\/st1:address> Tizzjazz \u2013 <\/B>The most lightly raced runner in the field has plenty to offer in terms of chances. He\u2019s drawn the perfect barrier, which will suit his front running style. He\u2019s won a route, a statistic he shares with just four other runners, and he\u2019s getting better with every run. True, the huge speed rating boosts don\u2019t go on forever, but if he maintains the curve for this one more time, he\u2019ll be nudging triple digits in this, and that will see him in the mix. There are a couple of concerns. The early charge, with at least three runners vying for early supremacy, is going to result in casualties, and while many of his opponents have won black type races, this bloke fell a tad short at his first attempt. Tizzjazz<\/B> is a scratchbred son of Jazil \/ Tiznow \/ Unbridled\u2019s Song<\/I>. Invasor<\/B> will be watching the first furlong with trepidation, but may be watching the final furlong with excitement.<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>9\/1 \u2013 # 4<\/st1:Street> –<\/st1:address> Clouseau \u2013 <\/B>He\u2019s had an ideal preparation for a race of this type, having had his last three runs over the route trips, and registering a Graded podium finish at his latest outing. Returned to allowances after an indifferent early foray into the black type, the experience has stood him in good stead, and his second trip to the higher level produced a far more promising result. Looking for concerns, he\u2019s going to get a long way out of his ground in a race which features plenty of speed. He\u2019s going to have many lengths to make up at the business end and, judging by his last run, he may be looking for even longer to produce his best. Clouseau<\/B> is a scratchbred son of Curlin \/ Seattle Slew \/ Nijinsky<\/I>. Flagdown<\/B> and stable supporters will relish the 9\/1 on offer, and opposing jockeys won\u2019t be comfortable if they see him storming home<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>10\/1 \u2013 # 5<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Doomadgee \u2013<\/B> You\u2019ve just gotta love an animal named after one of the most remote communities in outback Australia<\/st1:place><\/st1:country-region>. And, he\u2019s got a bit more than just his name going for him. Two wins and two seconds from four is far from shabby. The odds on offer are probably a fair reflection of his chances in this race, given that he has a number of questions to answer. We\u2019ve already mention the likely speed battle which is sure to occur here. This bloke likes to lead, but he won\u2019t be getting a soft run this week. He\u2019s facing a route for the first time. His blood says he\u2019ll like it, but his racing pattern leaves a query. When it comes to class, there\u2019s no question. While his speed numbers may be a tad shy of some of the others, he\u2019s a placegetter at Grade 2 level, and that\u2019s a bonus. Doomadgee<\/B> is a son of Smarty Jones<\/I>, based on the stakeswinning Any Chance<\/B> (Sadler\u2019s Wells \/ Seattle Slew<\/I>). A top run will not surprise Bulddog<\/B>, or anybody else.<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>11\/1 \u2013 # 3<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Dafreddyduh \u2013 <\/B>We\u2019re getting into the longer priced brigade, and this runner is perhaps the first we\u2019ve seen who needs a change of fortunes. He\u2019s a stakeswinner, which is a positive. But he\u2019s another contender for the \u2018must lead\u2019 brigade, and he hasn\u2019t finished off his last couple in inspiring fashion. He\u2019s had the two attempts at Graded company, and been unplaced both times. \u2018Pattern\u2019 punters can find a reason for hope. He wins one, then runs unplaced twice. That pattern means it time to win. Dafreddyduh<\/B> is a son of Gulch<\/I>, from Winofreda<\/B> (Sadler\u2019s Wells \/ Twining<\/I>), first offspring of a winner of one from twenty.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Dodafreddy<\/B> will be hoping for the turnaround. I feel it\u2019s a big ask.<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>11\/1 \u2013 # 14<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Woettes Pott \u2013 <\/B>If there\u2019s one thing this colt can\u2019t be accused of, it\u2019s lack of ambition. Showing no fear from the outset, he took on and beat 17 rivals in allowance class at his debut run, then proceeded to tackle Grade 2 competition at each of his next three. And the results haven\u2019t been bad, either. Sure, just the one placing, but he took home consolation checks at the other two. I like the way he finished off last time out. First start in a route is always a lottery, but he did look like he\u2019d appreciate the extra furlong. There\u2019s nothing wrong with his speed ratings either, they\u2019re still improving at every outing. Woette\u2019s Pott<\/B> is a son of Dehere<\/I> from Moraime<\/I> (Fusaichi Pegasus \/ Danzig<\/I>). Older half sister Woette\u2019s Walk<\/B> (A.P. Indy<\/I>) is a black type winner, and Katinka <\/B>has every reason to expect this one to join the party.<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>13\/1 \u2013 # 2<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Monumental Moment \u2013 <\/B>They don\u2019t come much more consistent than six wins and a second from seven starts, and he\u2019s proven over the trip. That statement alone makes the price look very tempting. Why so generous? Well, he hasn\u2019t posted flash times, and he\u2019s done all his racing in a restricted allowance series. Still, there are no bonuses for winning margins, or flashy times, so there\u2019s no reason to do more than necessary. Monumental Moment<\/B> is a son of Dynomania<\/I> from Singforthemoment<\/B> (Unbridled\u2019s Song \/ Alydar<\/I>), second foal of a well traveled, useful mare. Selurnivek<\/B> and friends are possibly laughing as they line up to invest their money. The colt has questions to answer, but as he\u2019s answered every question posed thus far, it would be foolish to underestimate his chances<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>14\/1 \u2013\u00a0 <\/SPAN># 13<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Super Crook \u2013 <\/B>Here\u2019s another who\u2019s done enough to deserve more respect than he\u2019s being shown in the betting ring. True, his speed figure aren\u2019t as impressive as many of those ranked above him in the market, but that last run was better than the ninth of fourteen might suggest. Beaten less than four lengths, and now returning to a Grade 3 mile, where he ran a top three the start before, connections are sure to take a slice of the odds on offer. He\u2019s only won to allowance level, but the Grade 3 placing, and the route win, are stats not matched by too many opponents. Super Crook<\/B> is a son of Awesome Spirit<\/I>, from Featherie<\/B> (Ten Most Wanted \/ Cannonade<\/I>). He\u2019s the first foal of a mare who had fourteen trainers in her racing career. I can\u2019t put him into my top chances, but I won\u2019t be surprised if he gives Redhatcat<\/B> a really exciting race.<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>18\/1 \u2013 # 11 – Pinchingdale \u2013<\/B> Now, here\u2019s a smokey for those chasing a bit of value. What\u2019s wrong with his form? In a word\u2026nothing. Two wins from four. Grade 1 placed at his latest outing. Speed figures improving by at least six points every time he goes to the track, and he\u2019s finishing off his races in a manner which indicates he\u2019ll have no trouble with the journey. Pinchingdale<\/B> is not the most fashionably bred runner in the race, being by the somewhat underrated Graeme Hall<\/I>, with Blushing Groom<\/I> (nothing wrong there) and Diamond Prospect<\/I> making up the balance of the scratch breeding. He\u2019s only won an allowance, and he\u2019s never raced in a route, but this Bluefox<\/B> runner represents possibly the best punting value in the event<\/P>
\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>19\/1 \u2013 # 9<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Rapper\u2019s Delight \u2013 <\/B>He\u2019s a stakeswinner last start, so clearly he\u2019s not entirely without a chance. But it\u2019s the run before which causes concern. It was his first attempt at the mile, and he was found badly lacking, never getting into the race before going down by nine lengths. And it was in allowance company. The thirteen point jump in speed ratings will give Worldwide<\/B> faith that there may be more to come, but serious assessors are not likely to be equally confident. Rapper\u2019s Delight<\/B> is a son of Pivotal<\/I>, from Wheels of Steel<\/B> (Cryptoclearance \/ El Gran Senor<\/I>). Mum was a regular in black type events, winning three and placing up to Grade 2 standard. Her best form was in shorter races. I feel this bloke will follow family tradition.<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>22\/1 \u2013 # 10<\/st1:Street> \u2013<\/st1:address> Warrioronweekends<\/B> \u2013 The only filly in the race, this girl looks to be tilting at windmills. But\u2026 there was plenty to like in that most recent effort. It took half a dozen runs for her to break her maiden, after which she looked basically an allowance quality runner. But then came that significant spike in the numbers last time out. Only an allowance, but it was over the mile, and she worked home impressively. Warrioronweekends<\/B> is a daughter of A.P. Warrior<\/I>, based on Isle of Lucy<\/B> (Johannesburg \/ Twining<\/I>), a moderately performed winner of six races. The Lgbost5b<\/B> filly won\u2019t run last, as her price suggests. She\u2019ll be working home late, but I feel there\u2019ll be too much talent ahead of her<\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>Summary: <\/B>A tough race, and as we\u2019d expect in an early two year old classic, anything could probably happen. Many of the runners are tackling the route trip for the first time, and many are lifting in class. The early charge is sure to break some hearts, possibly setting up the event for the swoopers. Anyway, to the selections<\/P>
\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>Selections:<\/P>
\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>Sisson\u2019s Whiskers<\/B> \u2013 Ticks all the boxes.<\/P>
\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>Pitchindale<\/B> \u2013 Across the board value like this doesn\u2019t appear every day<\/P>
\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>Doomadgee<\/B> \u2013 Just cos I\u2019ve been there<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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