G1 – 3200m – Turf
Horse Racing
Season
Sydney Cup - Form Comments
| 1 | Mustajeer | Sound in three runs this year. Ran well at WFA when 4.3L 2nd to Verry Elleegant in G1 Tancred Stakes (2400m – soft) at Rosehill on 28 March. Won up to 2787m – last year’s Ebor Hcp (UK). Excuses when failed 2019 Melbourne Cup only 3200m run. Likes soft ground. |
| 2 | Young Rascal | William Haggas trained visitor who impressed, under aggressive ride from in form Tom Marquand, in 0.4L win from Mugatoo in G3 Manion Cup (2400m – soft) at Rosehill on 21 March. That was first start since 9th to Glory Vase in G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase last December. Untried beyond 2471m – won Chester Vase (UK). Capable dry, excels soft. |
| 3 | Hush Writer | Unplaced three runs 2020. Blinkers first time and raced too keenly when poor 13.3L 10th to Aktau in Listed Mornington Cup (2400m – good) on 21 March. Won up to 2600m at this track. Blinkers off and return to right-handed track may help. Best form on good ground. |
| 4 | Raheen House | Ran on strongly when 1.3L winner from Carif in G2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m – heavy) at this track last Saturday. Peaking at right time. Won up to 2800m in UK. Capable all track conditions. |
| 5 | Gallic Chieftain | Made late ground when 2.4L 4th to Raheen House in G2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m – heavy) at this track last Saturday. Battled well when 4.4L 6th this race last year after winning Chairman’s Quality. Won up to 2600m, placed at 3200m. Likes soft ground. |
| 6 | The Chosen One | Battled on fairly when 3.7L 7th to Raheen House in G2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m – heavy) at this track last Saturday. Past three wins have been on good rated tracks. Not disgraced when 5.2L behind Vow And Declare in 2019 Melbourne Cup at this distance. Blinkers off. |
| 7 | Azuro | Made some late ground when 4.4L 7th to Roger That in G1 Auckland Cup (3200m – good) at Ellerslie on 7 March. Rider said track too firm. Three wins and a second from four previous 3200m starts. Won on good, soft and heavy ground. |
| 8 | Yogi | Slow to begin when 3.5L 6th to Raheen House in G2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m – heavy) at this track last Saturday. Proven at this distance. Eight wins evenly split between good and soft tracks. |
| 9 | Angel Of Truth | Worked hard early in race and fared best of those who raced on speed when 3.3L 5th to Raheen House in G2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m – heavy) at this track last Saturday. Untried beyond 2600m; won at 2400m. Likes soft ground. |
| 10 | Etah James | Raced on speed, held on well when 2.5L 4th to Roger That in G1 Auckland Cup (3200m – good) at Ellerslie on 7 March. Ran 1.5L 4th to Azuro in one other 3200m start. Six of seven wins on good tracks. |
| 11 | Sweet Thomas | No threat when 5.3L 7th to Young Rascal in G3 Manion Cup (2400m – soft) at Rosehill on 21 March. German St Leger (G3 – 2816m) winner in 2018 but raced infrequently since. Four of five wins on good ground. |
| 12 | Saunter Boy | Ran OK at first appearance since November when 3.6L 5th to Night’s Watch in G3 Sellwood Stakes (2000m- soft) at Rosehill on 28 March. Winner up to 2800m in France. Probably best on dry but has won on soft ground. |
| 13 | Corncrake | Rises in class and distance but lightly raced and has won past two at 2400m on good ground. Latest was head win from Sacramento in Warwick Farm 2400m BM 76 Handicap on 25 March. |
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10/04/2020
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