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OTI Racing | Weekend Preview | October 30, 2021

A massive weekend ahead for OTI connections, with live chances in both the $7.5m Golden Eagle at Rosehill and the Group 1 Cantala Stakes at Flemington.

SATURDAY 30th October

Eagle Farm

Current Track Rating: Good

Southern Rock

This looks an ideal race for Southern Rock. From the good barrier, he should take a forward position and be hard to hold off.

Race 2 – 12:50 pm | 2131m BM80 | T: Matthew Dunn | J: Michael Cahill 54kg | Barrier 2 | Saddlecloth 5

Southern Rock in Ballarat.

Flemington

Current Track Rating: Good

Sous Les Nuages

Sous Les Nuages has pleased Matt Cumani since his arrival in Australia. In a Group 3 that is devoid of champions, this promising stayer gets a chance to run well.

Race 2 – 1:00 pm | 2500m Group 3 Lexus Hotham Stakes | T: Matt Cumani | J: Fred Kersley 54kg | Barrier 9 | Saddlecloth 8

Sous Les Nuages at Matt Cumani’s stables.

Chaillot

On the back of her outstanding win at Sandown, Chaillot is very well placed to win her first Group 1.

Race 8 – 5:10 pm | 1600m Group 1 Cantala Stakes | T: Archie Alexander | J: Declan Bates 52kg | Barrier 12 | Saddlecloth 11

Chaillot ridden by Declan Bates wins the Furphy Ale Frances Tressady Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on February 27, 2021 in Flemington, Australia. (Scott Barbour/Racing Photos).

Romancer

Romancer should get his ideal conditions at Flemington, a track where he normally runs his best. 

Race 8 – 5:10 pm | 1600m Group 1 Cantala Stakes | T: Grahame Begg | J: Will Price (a) 52kg | Barrier 8 | Saddlecloth 13

Romancer (NZ) ridden by Lachlan Neindorf wins the Hilton Nicholas Straight Six at Flemington Racecourse on May 22, 2021 in Flemington, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos).

Rosehill

Current Track Rating: Good

Mirann

Since his arrival in Australia, Mirann has delighted John O’Shea. Difficult to assess against the local competition, John expects him to be very competitive.

Race 5 – 3:25 pm | 2000m Rosehill Gold Cup | T: John O’Shea | J: Jean Van Overmeire 52kg | Barrier 8 | Saddlecloth 12

Mirann hitting the front at Gowran Park.

Young Rascal

Young Rascal has been a frustration for all concerned. Hopefully a change of tactics and the shorter distance will see a reversal of form.

Race 5 – 3:25 pm |2000m Rosehill Gold Cup | T: Richard & Michael Freedman | J: Ms Kathy O’Hara 52kg | Barrier 11 | Saddlecloth 10

Young Rascal heading to the barriers (Bradley Photographers).

I’m Thunderstruck

I’m Thunderstruck has done nothing but please since winning the Toorak. With luck in running, he is expected to be hard to beat.

Race 7 – 4:50 pm | 1500m Golden Eagle | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)  | J: Hugh Bowman 57.5kg | Barrier 10 | Saddlecloth 2

I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) ridden by Jye McNeil wins the Hyland Race Colours Toorak Handicap at Caulfield Racecourse on October 09, 2021 in Caulfield, Australia. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos).

Reve De Vol

Although still a European three-year-old, Reve De Vol has worked very well during quarantine and since his arrival at Warwick Farm. A finish in the first five would not surprise. 

Race 7 – 4:50 pm | 1500m Golden Eagle | T: Annabel Neasham | J: Brodie Loy 56.5kg | Barrier 7 |  Saddlecloth 14

Reve De Vol prior to arrival in Australia.

Wolverhampton (UK)

Current Track Rating: Soft

Seixas

Mark Todd has been delighted with Seixas since her last start win and believes that she’s well-placed to repeat that effort.

 Race 7 – 6:00 am AEST | 1021m 3yo+ Class 5 | T: Sir Mark Todd | J: David Probert wgt 9-4 | Barrier 7 | Saddlecloth 1

Seixas winning in dominant fashion at Wolverhampton.

SUNDAY 31st October

Mortlake

Current Track Rating: Good

Seawhatyouthink

Seawhatyouthink is very well-placed in this race. Matt Williams believes him to be a strong chance.

Race 6 – 4:10 pm | 2000m Mortlake Cup | T: Matthew Williams | J: Dean Yendall 56kg | Barrier 5 | Saddlecloth 4

Seawhatyouthink (FR) ridden by Zac Spain wins the Oz Equipment Rentals BM64 Handicap at Geelong Racecourse on September 05, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos).

We wish all of our connections the best of luck this weekend!