-by Anfield Road
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Qualifier Standings
Last seasons winner – Judge Dread, Nemesis Stud
A small field, but an interesting open one with the omission of Wise Dane and Dancing Brave running first in the turf classic. Not the strongest but all these animals have earnt their place.
Dancing Brave Anfield Road 1 - 3 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 4
Failed to exert is presence at 2000M when tried in the Pacific Classic, but tried him without any adds, which very nearly worked out. Tremendous record with 8 top class wins from 13 runs and a very narrow loser of the Juvenile Classic last season, losing by a head. Carried his form into his 3 year campaign, racking up an impressive 7 wins in a row. Has to be top of an-yone’s list and will prove very difficult to get near on level weights. HOWEVER, he will run in the turf version first and will be hampered by turning out so quickly. Can he actually do what seems impossible??
Culloden Anfield Road 5 - 5 - 5 - 1 – 5
Never been top quality and only run in qualifiers due to lack of numbers. Dropping into claim-ing grade next season, he may just be finishing in time for the next race to go off.
Battle Of The Beanfield Stetman 6 - 1 - 1 - 4 – 1
Been a great servant for new trainer since being sold by Anfield Road, helping himself to 3 good wins. Shown good form at graded level, but struggled at the very top and see him struggling again, especially over this untried long classic distance. Big shout out to his owner for getting him to the final!
Widowmaker Nemesis Stud 1 - 3 - 2 - 2 – 3
By Kitten Courage, has earnt a nice amount without being prolific. Finished a respectable 3rd in last seasons final, so no slouch and 2000M represents well within his reach, having been in the top 2, in all 4 occasions he has run this far. Represents, for me, Nemesis’s best chance in this race and with the unknown surrounding Dancing Brave, he could very easily take this prize.
Lead Zeplin Nemesis Stud 5 - 1 - 6 - 7 – 6
Seemed to have lost his way since being bought from Bob Baffert, however, his run in the Pacific brought him back into the frame, although that race was run in a quite average time won by an unexposed type. Honestly think he isn’t up to the required level today and will be seeing more hoses in front of him than behind!
Jadarose Black Cat Racing 3 - 2 - 6 - 1 – 4
Had a purple patch for 2 months winning the classic last season and looked like a super horse for the future. Came off the rails somewhat and run some average races since albeit in a very tough category containing a monster. She is still a live contender for the places.
Predictions
Widowmaker
Jadarose
Dancing Brave
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