Following a busy week with the Warrnambool Racing Carnival, we still have an exciting weekend of racing to look forward to.
We have multiple runners in various states (and countries!), with Chaillot the headline act as she bids for Group 1 success.
Saturday, May 7
Morphettville
Current Track Rating: Soft
Eagles Crag
After multiple scratchings, Eagles Crag finally gets his chance to head back to the races. He returns a gelding and has trialled up very well in preparation for this assignment. With a great fresh record and the services of Jamie Kah on board, we’re confident of a forward showing.
Race 1 – 12:17pm | 1600m BM82 | T: Archie Alexander | J: Ms Jamie Kah 55kg | Barrier 9 | Saddlecloth 9
Chaillot
This mare is one who has always looked capable of being competitive at the highest level, and is certainly deserving of her chance in this event. Though the 1200m is potentially shorter than ideal, she heads into the race fresh and has shown the ability to reel off impressive sectionals.
Race 8 – 4:32pm | 1200m G1 Robert Sangster Stakes | T: Archie Alexander | J: Declan Bates 56.5kg
| Barrier 6 | Saddlecloth 9
Gosford
Current Track Rating: Heavy
Holstein
This gelding bounced back to form last start when battling on gamely into 2nd after covering plenty of ground. The step to a mile suits third-up, and although its a competitive field, he’s expected to be very competitive.
Race 6 – 2:10pm | 1600m 3&4yo BM72 | T: Matthew Dunn | J: Sam Clipperton 57.5kg | Barrier 5
| Saddlecloth 9
Mirann
Following a return that was better than what it looked to the eye, Mirann is expected to take another step forward on Saturday. Though there is still improvement to come, if he can bounce and put himself amongst the first four, it wouldn’t surprise to see him finishing in the money.
Race 7 – 2:45pm | 2100m Listed Gosford Gold Cup | T: John O’Shea | J: Reece Jones 53kg | Barrier 4
| Saddlecloth 9
Caulfield
Current Track Rating: Good
Barade
Although this fellow jumped in a better manner last time out, he didn’t quite show the closing power late that was expected. Hopefully with the step out to 2000m, a distance he’s enjoyed in the past, we can see him find some form.
Race 9 – 4:53pm | 2000m BM100 | T: Archie Alexander | J: Patrick Moloney 53kg | Barrier 16
| Saddlecloth 13
Lyon Parilly (FR)
Current Track Rating: Good
Timour
Little has gone Timour’s way so far this season but he gets another chance here to show his improvement from three to four. He’s unlucky not to be a Group 2 winner already and is deserving of stakes success. A good tempo will ensure he can show his finish.
Race 5 – 10:15pm AEST | 2400m Listed Prix Bedel | T: Andre Fabre | J: Maxime Guyon 57kg | Barrier 2 | Saddlecloth 9
Naas (IRE)
Current Track Rating: Good
Vina Sena
This colt is a work in progress but we know the ability is there, evidence by his ultra-impressive debut win. He needs to learn to conserve his energy, so we hope to see him relax in running before working through the line.
Race 5 – 1:00am Sunday AEST | 2000m 3yo Handicap | T: Henry de Bromhead | J: Wayne Lordan 9st 1lb | Barrier 2 | Saddlecloth 6
Sunday, May 8
Ballarat
Current Track Rating: Soft
Aesop
This fellow’s return was quite good all things considered, and he’s sure to have taken great improvement from the run and trip away from home. He is a clean winded type who will enjoy the rise in trip. A winning effort would see him back up into the Andrew Ramsden Stakes.
Race 7 – 4:10pm | 2000m BM78 | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Jye McNeil 55kg | Barrier 5 | Saddlecloth 8
Wishing all of our connections the very best of luck!
