An exciting weekend awaits our owners globally with excellent chances at Flemington, The Curragh in Ireland and in the south west of France.
Saturday 17th July
Flemington
Current Track Rating: Soft
Haky
2800m Flemington Cup Handicap (Race 8 4:15PM) T: Archie Alexander | J: Declan Bates 59kg | Barrier 10 | Saddlecloth 2
Aggressive front running tactics are proposed to be applied as Haky looks to recover the form that made him an exciting horse last season.
I’m Thunderstruck
1400m 3yo Handicap (Race 2 12:30 PM) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Jamie Kah 55kg | Barrier 12 | Saddlecloth 8
In this strong field, I’m Thunderstruck is poised to be most competitive again. With Jamie Kah aboard, he’ll be given the chance to balance up and finish strongly.
Goulburn
Current Track Rating: Soft
Akatino
1600m BM64 (Race 7 3:40PM) T: Matthew Smith | J: Blaike McDougall 58.5kg | Barrier 6 | Saddlecloth 4
This consistent performer is well placed to win his first race in Australia. He has trained on well since his last start 3rd.
Mont-de-Marsan (France)
Current Track Rating: Soft
Schwanensee
3000m Class 3 (Race 4 9:40 PM AEST) | T: A de Watrigant | J: Fabrice Veron 61kg | Barrier 10 | Saddlecloth 5
Back up from her last start win over 2400m, this 4yo mare looks well-placed in a race where the further distance will be in her favour.
Sunday 18th July
Curragh (IRE)
Current Track Rating: Good
Zaynudin
2400m Maiden (Race 6 1:30AM Monday AEST) T: Joseph O’Brien | J: TBA | Weight: 9-7 | Barrier TBA
This ex Aga Khan, Fastnet Rock 3yo will be having his first start for Joseph O’Brien and his OTI owners. He has impressed in his work and will be very competitive on Sunday.
Watch out next Monday, July 19, for Mista Razzledazzle having his first start for Lindsey Smith and OTI owners. Along with Andress who is resuming from a spell for the Smith stable.
We wish all of the connections the very best of luck for the weekend ahead!
