G1 – 1600m – Turf
1 | Think About It | Great winning record and all the better for second-up 2.11L 5th to Veight when worked hard in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). |
2 | Obamburumai | Japanese galloper who scored brilliant 0.19L win from Pericles in the rich Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill last November on debut in Australia. Not raced since. |
3 | Pericles | Placed one of four since 2nd to Obamburumai in Golden Eagle (1500m) last November. Latest 3.52L 7th to Veight in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) when settled too far back. |
4 | Militarize | Smart 3YO racing well. Sound 3rd to Veight and Lady Laguna in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). |
5 | Zougotcha | Won two Group races for fillies and mares in two runs this year. Latest was 0.31L victory from Semana in G1 Coolmore Classic (1500m). |
6 | Golden Mile | Last year’s Golden Eagle 3rd who held ground late when 1.94L 4th to Veight in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). Down in weight. |
7 | Kovalica | Too far back from barrier 18 and raced in worst ground when 5.63L 11th to Veight in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). G1 runner-up this course and distance. |
8 | Detonator Jack | Solid effort racing handy in swoopers race when 0.59L 3rd to Democracy Manifest in G2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) at first run since December. |
9 | Berkshire Shadow | UK import who didn’t show much but may be fitter for Australian debut when 6.55L 5th of six behind Von Hauke in G3 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (1400m). |
10 | Rustic Steel | Led to win in G3 Newcastle Stakes before settled back when 4.54L 6th to Another Wil in G3 Doncaster Prelude (1500m). |
11 | Attractable | Dropped out after showing pace when 17.05L 11th to Pride Of Jenni in All-Star Mile (1600m). |
12 | Lady Laguna | Finished strongly when 0.11L 2nd to Veight in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). In great form. |
13 | Democracy Manifest | Came from near last when 0.02L winner from Territory Express in G2 Ajax Stakes (1500m). |
14 | Phearson | Had tough run and can forgive when 10.89L 12th to Democracy Manifest in G2 Ajax Stakes (1500m). |
15 | Loch Eagle | Always well back when 6.27L 15th to Veight in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). Likes soft ground. |
16 | Lindermann | Front-runner who scored easy 4.24L win from subsequent winner Kalapour in G3 Sky High Stakes (2000m). Back in distance can be effective this race. |
17 | Semana | Weight advantage on Zougotcha after 0.31L 2nd to that mare in G1 Coolmore Classic (1500m). |
18 | Another Wil | Exciting winner of past four starts and looked good with 2.25L win from Bandersnatch in G3 Doncaster Prelude (1500m) on 30 March. |
19 | Celestial Legend | Impressive 0.1L winner from Militarize in G1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) and still improving. |
20 | Southport Tycoon | Strong finish when 1.25L winner from Veight in G1 Australian Guineas (1600m). |
Reserves | ||
21 | Nugget | Strong late when 0.3L 3rd to First Immortal in Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m). |
22 | Hinged | Close 5th in blanket finish in G1 Coolmore Classic before fading 4.07L 5th to Olentia in G2 Emancipation Stakes (1500m). |
23 | Navajo Peak | Settled back and wide when 6.11L 13th to Veight in G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). Likes this course and distance. |
24 | Palmetto | Disappointed when 8.63L 10th to Democracy Manifest in G2 Ajax Stakes (1500m). |