G1 – 1600m – Turf
1 |
Pride Of Jenni |
Champion front-runner who won this race in 2023. Not able to put her usual big gap on field as in the past. Led all the way to win first-up, but faded last start. |
2 |
Fangirl |
Top mare who ran on strongly from near last but faded in last 100m for 2.89L 6th in G1 1609m. A track/distance winner and will bounce back. |
3 |
Abounding |
Ultra-consistent mare has been placed in all past 5 runs, including last start G2 victory when finished off strongly over 1400m. |
4 |
Damask Rose |
Good record in Zealand with 4 wins and 2 minor placings from 10 starts. Yet to place in Australia in 3 tries and no luck last start. Chance. |
5 |
Benagil |
Held up at crucial stage last start when first-up in Listed 1400m but was solid to the line to finish 2.5L 3rd. Expect improvement at 1600m. |
6 |
Leica Lucy |
G1 2400m winner in New Zealand who won 5 consecutive races at home. Has been good in 3 Australian starts, including 1.4L G1 3rd. Rates highly. |
7 |
Lazzura |
Has 5 wins and 3 minor placings from 13 races. Wasn’t disgraced in G1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) when 5 of 10 after G2 and G3 wins. Respect. |
8 |
Firestorm |
Has been competitive in past 3 (2 at G2 level) at 1400m. Is ready for the rise to 1600m but must handle increase in class. |
9 |
Splash Back |
Won G2 1500m at Moonee Valley and then fought on strongly have being slowly way to finish 2nd in G2 (1400m). Has some appeal. |
10 |
Idle Flyer |
Has gone to another level this campaign with 3 wins and a 2nd and won G3 1600m at last start. Joined in at 100m mark and too strong. |
11 |
On Display |
Ready to strike after 3 runs at 1400m and will appreciate the rise to 1600m. Got too far back when finished 1.71L 3rd last start. |