Hi all and welcome to Australia for the running of the 2011 Millwood Cup. The weather is fine and a big crowd will flock to the track for what promises to be a big day of racing. There are 11 runners this year and there are a few main chances, but each to their own. <\/p>\n
Race: Millwood Cup
Class: Grade I (Group1)
Distance: Two miles (3200m)
Track Info: Firm Turf
Prize Money: $4,000,000
Restrictions: All horses, 3 years old and up <\/p>\n
PP#1 104316 DYLAN TOM N JERRY(IRE) lgbost6 R Dowell $6
Starts: 39:8-11-5
Money: $4,721,059
Last 5 Starts: 20022<\/p>\n
This one is getting back to form, but His run in this race last year was very dissapointing. I think last year something went wrong and he should do alot better this year. Must be considered one of the main chances. <\/p>\n
PP#2 147256 ROCKAFELLA SKANK(JPN) mcsheen R Zolak $9
Starts: 25:10-4-2
Money: $236,344
Last 5 Starts: s4s11<\/p>\n
This six year old mare hasn’t raced much this year, out of her 5 starts this year she is yet to miss the money. This is her first start at graded races and has only raced once at the distance for a win. Hard to see her win this. but could finish in the money.<\/p>\n
PP#3 147530 CCCP(FL) dimitri B Arsham $13
Starts: 40:17-5-7
Money: $879,912
Last 5 Starts: 55s13<\/p>\n
This six year old horse is coming back to give this race another crack this year. Two years ago he was at 22\/1 odds but still managed to finish third in this race. Has done well, but his speed figures just won’t get it done here.<\/p>\n
PP#4 194233 JUKEBOX KID(IRE) mustwin P Bangs $4.5
Starts: 25:11-6-3
Money: $857,929
Last 5 Starts: 11111<\/p>\n
This is our favourite and with his last 8 wins in a row you can understand why. He is in great form and doesn’t seem to have much weakness I can pick up on. Can get a long way back but once he starts running he can easily runaway with this, and he is the one to beat.<\/p>\n
PP#5 19448 SHINE ON THROUGH(AUS) crown K Philp $6
Starts: 32:9-6-2
Money: $3,887,845
Last 5 Starts: 716s3<\/p>\n
This six year old has raced in the previous 2 -Millwood Cups for a fourth and fifth. He is a bit of a up and down runner which means he could do well here, or he could do nothing. Bet on him at your own risk.<\/p>\n
PP#6 97442 P FOR PHANTOM(IRE) minski3 R Brassier $59
Starts: 39:5-9-7
Money: $151,932
Last 5 Starts: 20542<\/p>\n
The long longshot of the race and this one has had a few owners. The only positive I can find in this one is that she is trained by minski3, but that won’t be enough.<\/p>\n
PP#7 175470 VOODOO SMILE(IRE) texasace00 B Manchester $7
Starts: 26:9-9-2
Money: $1,562,626
Last 5 Starts: 0s110<\/p>\n
This one was the runner up in this race last year, and his connections are hoping he can go one better. This one has the ability, but don’t think he’ll do so well this year.<\/p>\n
PP#8 178597 DARING BRAVE(IRE) pmichael R Owen $7
Starts: 25:6-4-2
Money: $490,054
Last 5 Starts: 52415<\/p>\n
This one has’t raced much in graded company, and has had only the one start at the distance for a fifth. I think a place chance is best for him.<\/p>\n
PP#9 193742 SADLER ROCK(IRE) daniel L Fontain $6
Starts: 24:6-7-3
Money: $775,525
Last 5 Starts: 67523<\/p>\n
This one is at 50\/50 at this distance and can race in this company. He seems to be getting back to form and is definately one of the main chances.<\/p>\n
PP#10 98430 RED FOG(KY) bigspruce B Philp $6
Starts: 24:4-8-4
Money: $5,000,880
Last 5 Starts: 32040<\/p>\n
This one is the defending champion and is hoping he can go back to back. Got injured at his last start and that’s not the best preparation so take him at your own risk.<\/p>\n
PP#11 161238 HORSENSTIEN(KY) rubiano06 P Cameron $8
Starts: 26:7-6-2
Money: $476,045
Last 5 Starts: 12191<\/p>\n
This one has won 3 out of his 4 starts at this distance, and has beaten a few of these horses when they met last start. In saying all that a place chance seems the safest bet.<\/p>\n
So there we have it good luck to all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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