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