Hi all and welcome to Italy for the 3rd running of the The Lydia Test. This race is definately the biggest one for the day, but this years field is the smallest in the history of the race. In saying that it has meant we are in for a close race and the bookies think any horse can win. For me this looks like a race where only 2 horses could win, and they are the 2 favourites. No matter what we are in for a good race, and if you have made your way to the track I wish you luck. Remermber to gamble responsibly and have money left over to have a punt on this race.<\/p>\n
Previous Winners:
2009: HIGH THEATRICS(FR) 106 $5.20 equistable J Jubel
2010: MONTANA WELLS(IRE) 108 $4.90 zooomr G Moss <\/p>\n
Race: The Lydia Test (3rd Running)
Class: Grade II (Group2)
Distance: A mile and one quarter (2000m)
Track Info: Firm Turf
Prize Money: $500,000
Restrictions: Fillies and mares, 3 years old and up <\/p>\n
And now for this years field:<\/p>\n
PP#1 190752 SMART SYMPHONY(IRE) shades N Labreche $1.8
Starts: 26:9-6-6
Money: $1,725,974
Dist Starts & Best Speed: 11:3-3-1 (112)
Last 5 Starts: 22213<\/p>\n
Four year old RAVEN’S PASS mare who is the second favourite here today. Her last 4 starts have been at the distance and that was at GRP1&2 level. This is her first start at the track, but will go close to winning this today.<\/p>\n
PP#2 38260 MARKTL(IND) joe999 G Moss $5
Starts: 14:6-1-1
Money: $106,491
Dist Starts & Best Speed: 3:1-0-1 (102)
Last 5 Starts: s3114<\/p>\n
Five year old MARCUS ANDRONICUS mare who is the longshot of the race. Has done nearly all of her racing in the U.S and this will be her first start at the track. The big question is can she improve on her last start, because it was at this distance and class and she finished over 11 lenghts fourth. She can’t win this but could sneek in the placings.<\/p>\n
PP#3 193206 ALI’ISLEI(KY) abe J Jubel $1.5
Starts: 25:8-6-5
Money: $307,122
Dist Starts & Best Speed: 5:1-2-1 (113)
Last 5 Starts: 51512<\/p>\n
Four year old EL PRADO(IRE) mare who is our short priced favourite. This one was claimed for $25,000 after her fourth start back at the start of last year. Since going to her new home she is yet to be out of the money and that is money well spent. Her last start at Ireland in the G2-The Beat Up Ford 2000m was a career best race, so if she can produce the same again she will to well here. In my opinion she is the one to beat.<\/p>\n
PP#4 171532 NO SHE DIDN’T(KY) timolloy M Mansfield $2
Starts: 25:9-2-4
Money: $416,336
Dist Starts & Best Speed: First Start (N\/A)
Last 5 Starts: 10212<\/p>\n
Five year old DYNAFORMER mare who is the third favourite here today. She is yet to race at this distance and this is her first start out of the U.S. I don’t think she’ll have trouble running the distance but not so sure that she can win this. A place chance looks the best bet.<\/p>\n
So there we have it good luck to all, and now for my tips.<\/p>\n
My Tips:
PP#3 193206 ALI’ISLEI(KY)
PP#1 190752 SMART SYMPHONY(IRE)
PP#4 171532 NO SHE DIDN’T(KY)<\/p>\n
Tips By Wins:
PP#1 190752 SMART SYMPHONY(IRE)
PP#4 171532 NO SHE DIDN’T(KY)
PP#3 193206 ALI’ISLEI(KY)<\/p>\n
Tips By Odds:
PP#3 193206 ALI’ISLEI(KY)
PP#1 190752 SMART SYMPHONY(IRE)
PP#4 171532 NO SHE DIDN’T(KY)<\/p>\n
Tips By Money Earnt:
PP#1 190752 SMART SYMPHONY(IRE)
PP#4 171532 NO SHE DIDN’T(KY)
PP#3 193206 ALI’ISLEI(KY)<\/p>\n
Tips By Speed:
PP#3 193206 ALI’ISLEI(KY)
PP#1 190752 SMART SYMPHONY(IRE)
PP#2 38260 MARKTL(IND)<\/p>\n
Total Votes:
PP#1 190752 SMART SYMPHONY(IRE) 12 points
PP#3 193206 ALI’ISLEI(KY) 11 points
PP#4 171532 NO SHE DIDN’T(KY)6 points
PP#2 38260 MARKTL(IND) 1 point<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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