This race is off its tits! Incredible race and will be a huge punting affair.
Overseas runners create a lot of interest and some of the locals are in very good form to take it to them.
ASCOLI PICENO looks like a star. Has a good overall record (6:4:2:0) and was an easy 1.3L winner of a G3 in September. Before that she was runner up in 2x Group 1s (big fields also). The bad gate is the only concern. CORAZON BEAT was 3rd to that horse in December last year but struggling to find anymore footage. Has great ability but also given a ‘visitors draw’.
LAZZAT is unbeaten and 6 from 6. I’ve loved everything I’ve seen in the replays. Has some early speed and often sits on speed. Travels well and can accelerate off a decent tempo. Also seems to fight when needed and the strong through the line. Doesn’t seem to have a negative other than handling the travel?
No idea what to do with LAKE FOREST. UK horse with a great stable and a good record, but all over 1207m? Market the best guide and respect it if they want to back him.
Many want to knock TOM KITTEN but he’s run 2nd and 4th to Ceowulf his last two and that’s about the best form in Australia. He can be around the money and not surprise.
STEFI MAGNETICA and JOLIESTAR come out of the Everest where they were not beaten far and this trip is not an issue for them. Rock hard fit and can make presence felt in this race.
**Good luck here!
Selections:
12-LAZZAT
19-ACOLI PICENCO
3-TOM KITTEN
16-JOLIESTAR
