G1 – 2000m – Turf
1 |
Romantic Warrior |
Reigning Champion Middle-Distance Horse in HK with five wins and a second (to Golden Sixty) from six starts at the distance. Not raced since 28 May when neck 2nd to Russian Emperor in G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m). |
2 |
Gold Trip |
Last year’s Melbourne Cup winner who resumed from break with strong finishing 1.1L 4th to Young Werther in Benchmark 100 Handicap (2040m) at Moonee Valley on 9 September. |
3 |
Smokin’ Romans |
Went back from wide draw when 8.45L 14th to Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September. Usually races on speed. Won this race last year. |
4 |
Francesco Guardi |
Slow pace against when 3.4L 5th to Mr Brightside in G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on 16 September. Rise in distance suits. |
5 |
West Wind Blows |
UK visitor who was beaten a short head by Passenger in G3 Winter Hill Stakes (2000m) at Windsor on 26 August. |
6 |
Emissary |
Finished well when 3.25L 5th to Uncle Bryn in G3 MRC Foundation Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on 23 September. Second in last year’s Melbourne Cup. |
7 |
Osipenko |
Raced handy, battled on OK when 1.9L 3rd to Mr Brightside in slowly run G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on 16 September. |
8 |
Uncle Bryn |
Strong on-pace win by 2.25 lengths from Floating Artist in G3 MRC Foundation Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on 23 September. |
9 |
Berkeley Square |
Caught wide, battled on well when 3.05L 4th to Uncle Bryn in G3 MRC Foundation Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on 23 September. |
10 |
Bank Maur |
Even effort when 4.45L 9th to Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September. Best win this distance range. |
11 |
Soulcombe |
Impressive 1st-up win in Listed race at 1700m before slow to begin and finished well when 1.4L 4th to Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September. |
12 |
Duke De Sessa |
Stakes-winner in Ireland who was diagnosed with EIPH after sound 4.3L 10th to Mr Brightside in G1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on 2 September. Extra distance suits. |
13 |
Spanish Mission |
First run for 12 months when 9.4L last of seven behind Mr Brightside in G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on 16 September. Fitter now. |
14 |
El Bodegon |
Moderate effort when 9.5L 10th to Pinstriped in G2 John F. Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on 9 September. Best form on soft ground. |
15 |
Right You Are |
Sound effort when 2.15L 5th to Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September. Rarely runs bad race. |
16 |
Lunar Flare |
Always well back when 10.2L last of 15 behind Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September. |
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17 |
El Patroness |
Ran very well when 1.5L 3rd to Amelia’s Jewel in G2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on 16 September at first run this season. |
18 |
Goldman |
Front-runner who ran OK when 3.45L 6th to Uncle Bryn in G3 MRC Foundation Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on 23 September. This track suits. |