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Blue Diamond Stakes - Form Comments

23/02/2024 12:25

G1 – 1200m – Turf

1

Rue De Royale

Yet to win but encouraging effort when 2nd to Fully Lit in the Inglis Millennium, a restricted Listed race, on 10 February.

2

Spywire

Freshened since 4.8L 3rd to highly rated Storm Boy in Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL) in January. Drawn outside barrier.

3

Bodyguard

Looked good winning the G3 Colts and Geldings Prelude to this race on 10 February. Also won well on debut.

4

Coleman

Won both starts and impressed on each occasion. Latest was very comfortable 2.75L win in G3 Chairman’s Stakes at this track on 3 February.

5

Stay Focused

Raced wide when 2nd to Bodyguard in G3 Colts and Geldings Prelude and open to further improvement.

6

Dublin Down

Not raced since November when G3 winner at 1000m down Flemington straight course.

7

Traffic Warden

Won here in December and then had little luck when 3rd to Prost in the G3 Canonbury Stakes on 3 February.

8

High Octane

Debut winner here in January before having little luck when 5th behind stablemate Bodyguard in G3 C&G Prelude on 10 February.

9

Zestiman

Slow out and made ground late when 5th to Fully Lit in Inglis Millennium (RL) on 10 February.

10

Fearless

Won two trials, beating stablemate Bodyguard, before running on well when 2nd to Prost in the G3 Canonbury Stakes on 3 February.

11

Hayasugi

Won both fillies lead-up races at this track in good style.

12

Eneeza

Won here on soft ground before creditable 2.75L 2nd to Coleman in G3 Chairman’s Stakes.

13

Lady Of Camelot

Showed good speed in decisive G3 Widden Stakes win on 3 February and drawn well.

14

Kuroyanagi

Sound effort when nose 2nd to Hayasugi in G2 Prelude here.

15

Matisse

Ran on late, after settling back from gate 14, when 3rd to rivals Hayasugi and Kuroyanagi in G2 Prelude.

16

Flyer

Scored good debut win in Sandown 2YO Maiden at 1200m on 7 February and could be wildcard here.

 

Reserves

 

17

In Her Eyes

Not disgraced behind Hayasugi in G2 Prelude at this track and likely to be fitter.

18

Altermatum

Did best work late when 5th to Hayasugi in G2 Prelude at this track and has winkers on first time.