Horse Racing
Season
Vincent O'Brien National Stakes - Form Comments

14/09/2024 14:34

G1 - 1400m - Turf

1

Aomori City

From a UK stable with a good record in this. Survived traffic problems to impressively win a 1400m Goodwood G2 in late July. Chance.

2

Cowardofthecounty

Raised his game significantly when quickening clear of his four rivals in a 1400m G3 at Deauville last month.

3

Henri Matisse

Sure to start favourite. Unbeaten in three starts, two of them at G2 level here. Has taken time to hit top gear but powerful once he does.

4

Hill Road

Looked inexperienced but quickened decisively once he got the message when winning a 1600m Leopardstown maiden.

5

Rock Of Cashel

Led throughout to win a 1400m Galway maiden but could not repeat those tactics when raised to G2 standard here, leading again but fading.

6

Scorthy Champ

A maiden winner over around this trip on his debut. Detached early but finished well into third behind Henri Matisse here last month. May need further.

7

Seagulls Eleven

Progressed from his first two starts to finish second to an unbeaten rival in a 1400m Newmarket G2 in July. A bit more probably needed.

8

The Parthenon

Made favourite to win a 1600m Salisbury Listed prize on his third start but disappointed though he did lose a shoe in that race.