G1 – 2000m – Dirt
1 |
Arcangelo |
Winner of hugely prestigious Belmont and Travers Stakes this year, latterly with a power-packed display. Major chances. |
2 |
Zandon |
Ended a dry spell – though posting some good consistent efforts in top company – when romping clear to win a G2 at Belmont At The Big A last month. |
3 |
White Abarrio |
A top 4yo taking his game to an even higher level this year, latterly with a 6.3l rout and earning career-high speed figures in a Saratoga G1. |
4 |
Missed The Cut |
Versatile surface-wise when UK- trained and a 2400m Santa Anita dirt winner on latest start as odds-on favourite. Much harder task here. |
5 |
Derma Sotogake |
Japanese-trained, compromising his Kentucky Derby chance by a sluggish start. Had won a G2 from the front at Meydan before then. |
6 |
Saudi Crown |
Upwardly mobile 3yo with early speed being his strongpoint. Made his G1 breakthrough with victory under this race’s rider at Parx in September. |
7 |
Clapton |
Steady progress in his 24-race career with a late closing running style. Caused a minor upset when winning an 1800m G2 in September. |
8 |
Ushba Tesoro |
Massive improvement since switching to dirt, with big-money success including Dubai World Cup victory at Meydan, surging from the back. |
9 |
Senor Buscador |
A win would surprise but capable of big efforts as when charging from way off the speed to win G2 San Diego Handicap at Del Mar in July. |
10 |
Dreamlike |
Only just behind better-fancied rival here Saudi Crown in a G1 at Parx in September – the first two clear. |
11 |
Bright Future |
Has made a rapid ascent for a stable that have won this before. Held on bravely to win a G1 over this trip at Saratoga in September. |
12 |
Arabian Knight |
Skipped the Triple Crown races, but on just his fourth career start bravely held on after leading throughout in a G1 at Del Mar in September. Chances. |
13 |
Proxy |
Has been a good horse from the start, finishing first or second 13 times and only just failing to win a G1 at Saratoga in September. |