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Queen Elizabeth Stakes - Form Comments

07/04/2023 11:06

G1 – 2000m – Turf

1

Anamoe

Chases 10th Group 1 win and fourth win on end after 0.4L success from Fangirl in Rosehill 1500m George Ryder Stakes on good ground on 18 March. Handles all conditions although failed on very heavy ground in this race last year.

2

Dubai Honour

William Haggas trained visitor who impressed with 4.4L win from Montefilia in Rosehill 2000m G1 Ranvet Stakes on good ground on 18 March. Won on good and soft; unknown on heavy.

3

Alenquer

Import who failed at first Australian run when 14.9L last of 15 behind Mr Brightside in the 1600m All Star Mile at Moonee Valley on good ground on 18 March. G1 winner at 2100m in Ireland last year.

4

Cascadian

Unleashed powerful finish in 0.75L win from Numerian in Flemington 2000m G1 Australian Cup on good ground on 25 March. Handles all conditions.

5

Mo’unga

Raced handy when 5.4L 3rd to Dubai Honour in Rosehill 2000m G1 Ranvet Stakes on good ground on 18 March. Handles wet but best form on good ground.

6

Numerian

Led and held on well when 0.75L 2nd to Cascadian in Flemington 2000m G1 Australian Cup on good ground on 25 March.

7

Unicorn Lion

Japanese front-runner who won G3 Fukushima Kinen at this distance last November. Since unplaced in G1 Japan Cup (2400m) and G2 Kyoto Kinen (2200m). Unknown on soft ground.

8

Zeyrek

Up in class but racing well. Finished strongly when 0.9L winner in Rosehill 2000m G3 Sellwood Stakes on good ground on 25 March.

9

Protagonist

Stablemate to Dubai Honour. Scored head win from Zeyrek Rosehill in G3 Sky High Stakes (2000m) on good ground on 11 March before heavy track against when 8.2L 12th to Mr Brightside in Randwick G1 Doncaster Mile, 1600m, last Saturday.

10

Gear Up

Irish import who ran well on Australian debut when 2.54L 3rd to Zeyrek in Rosehill 2000m G3 Sellwood Stakes on good ground on 25 March.

11

Hezashocka

Fitter for second run this year when 2.1L 5th to Cascadian in Flemington 2000m G1 Australian Cup on good ground on 25 March.

12

Montefilia

Ran 4.4L 2nd to Dubai Honour in G1 Ranvet Stakes at 2000m before 0.3L 2nd to Arapaho in Rosehill 2400m G1 Tancred Stakes on good ground on 25 March. Strong finisher who handles soft ground.

13

El Patroness

Blocked for clear run in straight when 3.9L 7th to Cascadian in Flemington 2000m G1 Australian Cup on good ground on 25 March.