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Doncaster Mile - Form Comments

09/04/2021 15:46

G1 – 1600m – Turf

1 Mugatoo Excellent 0.5L win from Russian Camelot in All-Star Mile (1600m) on soft ground at Moonee Valley on 13 March. Unbeaten in two runs this distance and capable all conditions.
2 Avilius Checked shortly after start and finished powerfully when 0.3L 3rd to Think It Over in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on soft ground at Rosehill on 27 March. Fitter for two runs this year; races well this track and handles all conditions.
3 Samadoubt Raced on speed when 2.7L 6th to Think It Over in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on soft ground at Rosehill on 27 March. That was second run this year and likely to be fitter. OK on soft ground but very best form on dry.
4 Star Of The Seas Has good record this course and distance and can improve on 4.7L 9th to Think It Over in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on soft ground at Rosehill on 27 March.
5 Olmedo Import who has not raced since November last year but performed well in two recent barrier trials. G2 2nd to The Revenant at Longchamp, at this distance, in October 2019. Handles all ground.
6 Shout The Bar Rider said failed to handle soft conditions when 12.9L 14th to Mugatoo in All-Star Mile (1600m) at Moonee Valley on 13 March. Since been placed in Randwick barrier trial. Won G1 Empire Rose Stakes, at 1600m against mares, in October last year.
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8 Zaaki Import who has not raced since failing at Sandown (UK) in September last year. Since been gelded and won Randwick barrier trial on 26 March. Ran 8th in 2019 G1 Hong Kong Mile. Prefers good ground.
9 Aegon Talented 3YO who was unbeaten in first five starts, on soft ground, before less effective on good rated track when 3.4L 6th to Lion’s Roar in G1 Randwick Guineas on 6 March.
10 Cascadian Crowded for room at start and finished on late when 1L 4th to Think It Over in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on soft ground at Rosehill on 27 March. Has won on good ground but likes some give in the track.
11 Dalasan Blocked for clear run in straight when 3.5L 7th to Think It Over in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on soft ground at Rosehill on 27 March. Can perform wet or dry.
12 Think It Over Much improved galloper in 2021 and impressed with head win from Dreamforce in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on soft ground on 27 March. Capable good and soft ground.
13 Funstar Badly checked at 200m when 3.7L 8th to Think It Over in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on oft ground at Rosehill on 27 March. Good record this course and distance. All wins on soft or heavy ground.
14 Best Of Days Raced on speed when nose 2nd to Homesman in G1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on 6 March. Back to 1600m no issue fresh. Very best form on good tracks.
15 I Am Superman Sound on pace win by 0.8L from Think It Over in G2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on 13 March. Does excel at that Rosehill 1500m course but not without some chance here.
16 Rock Slow to begin and crowded for room late when 4.4L 4th to Yao Dash in G3 Doncaster Prelude (1500m) at Rosehill last Saturday. Capable all conditions. Placed only one of five at 1600m but that was at G1 level.
17 Nettoyer Back to best distance after 4.9L 7th to Verry Elleegant in G1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on 27 March. Won this race last year, at 40/1, on heavy ground.
18 Yao Dash Much improved galloper who likes to lead. Won last Saturday’s G3 Doncaster Prelude (1500m) by 3.5L from Mister Sea Wolf. Not raced beyond 1500m. OK wet or dry.
19 Mo’unga Talented 3YO who impressed with head win from Sky Lab in G1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on 27 March. Won good, soft and heavy ground. Looks dangerous with light weight.
20 Forbidden Love 3YO filly who loves soft ground. Won 1400m G1 this track before 4.9L 12th to Krone in G1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill on 27 March. Since won Randwick barrier trial.
21 Icebath Ran on well when 1.3L 4th to Nimalee in G2 Emancipation Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill last Saturday. Won only start this course and distance. Handles all conditions.
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22 Wheelhouse Consistent 3YO who was caught wide when 4th in G1 Randwick Guineas, this course and distance, before sound effort when 1.9L 5th to Mo’unga in G1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on 27 March. Looks to handle wet or dry.