MARATHON
Purse $500,000, Distance 1 3/4 Miles, Age 3+, Surface Dirt.
ANALYSIS OF DECLARED RUNNERS
| | | | Storm Cat (USA) |
| | Black Minnaloushe (USA) |
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| | | | Coral Dance (FR) |
| Black Astor (USA) 2004 |
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| | | | Sunshine Forever (USA) |
| | Bagasse (USA) |
| N/A |
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Race Record(Wins) 1 x Group 2
Total Prize Money (to date)
£72,925
My Conclusion
I don't know a huge amount about this individual, has won a g2 handicap and trainer states should love the surface and is likely to make the pace but should be totally outclassed in this field.
Current Odds 20/1
Black Astor runs in the colours of A Breed Apart LLC and Steven R Humphrey
| | | | Mr Prospector (USA) |
| | Chester House (USA) |
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| | | | Toussaud (USA) |
| Muhannak (IRE) b g 2004 |
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| | | | Forzando |
| | Opera |
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| | | | Flattering (USA) |
Race Record(Wins) 1 x Listed
1 X Breeders Cup Marathon
Total Prize Money (to date)
£220,450
My Conclusion
Last years C+D winner of this race, but heavily out of form until a glimpse of promise last time at Ascot when staying on late, asking alot to keep his crown but has strong place claims.
Current Odds 12/1
Muhannak runs in the colours of R A Pegum
| | | | Gulch (USA) |
| | Thunder Gulch (USA) |
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| | | | Line Of Thunder (USA) |
| Nite Light (USA) b h 2004 |
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| | | | Majestic Light (USA) |
| | Lite Light (USA) |
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| | | | Printing Press (USA) |
Race Record(Wins) 1 x Group 3
Total Prize Money (to date)
£173,811
My Conclusion
Earned a place in this field via his sole group 3 victory at Turfway Park, hacked up that day and whilst on breeding this trip isnt sure to suit his racing performances have suggested should not be an issue, I would be surprised if he didn't place at least.
Current Odds 6/1
Nite Light runs in the colours of Edward P Evans
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| | | | | Lord Gaylord (USA) |
| | Lord Avie (USA) |
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| | | | Avie |
| Cloudy´s Knight (USA) c g 2000 |
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| | | | Solar City (USA) |
| | Cloudy Spot (USA) |
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Race Record(Wins) 3 x Group 3's
1 X Group 2
1 X Group 1
Total Prize Money (to date)
£962,203
My Conclusion
Grand old veteran, having nearly amassed £1 million in prize money, negatives are no form on surface and is more of a Woodbine specialist, may sneak a place at best.
Current Odds 12/1
Cloudy's Knight runs in the colours of S J Stables LLC
| | | | Danehill (USA) 1986 |
| | Dansili 1996 |
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| | | | Hasili (IRE) 1991 |
| Father Time b c 2006 |
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| | | | Sadler's Wells (USA) 1981 |
| | Clepsydra 1997 |
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| | | | Quandary (USA) 1991 |
Race Record(Wins) 1 X Group 2
Total Prize Money (to date)
£158,717
My Conclusion
Trained by the maestro that is H Cecil and has alot going for him and should at least place but just cannot see any reason to suggest he can reverse the St Ledger form with Mastery, I personally think Father Time is a mile and half horse and that this trip stretches him.
Current Odds 10/3
Father Times runs in the colours of K Abdulla
| | | | Hernando (FR) 1990 |
| | Sulamani (IRE) 1999 |
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| | | | Soul Dream (USA) 1990 |
| Mastery b c 2006 |
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| | | | Diesis 1980 |
| | Moyesii (USA) 1997 |
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| | | | Cherokee Rose (IRE) 1991 |
Race Record(Wins) 1 X Group 2
1 X Group 1
Total Prize Money (to date)
£779,821
My Conclusion
Been consistent all season and topped it off with a gutsy St Ledger win last time out, stays 2 miles so trip is no issue, tight track may not plan to stamina strengths but the class act in the field and the one to beat.
Current Odds 15/8
Mastery runs in the colours of Godolphin
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| | | | | Unbridled (USA) 1987 11.3f |
| | Untuttable (USA) 1996 |
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| Sir Dave (USA) ch g 2005 |
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| | | | Sword Dance (USA) |
| | Queen Kaboom (USA) 1998 |
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Race Record(Wins) Still a maiden
Total Prize Money (to date)
£73,703
My Conclusion
Not much to suggest step up in trip will suit and totally outclassed here.
Current Odds 33/1
Sir Dave runs in the colours of La Canada Stables LLC
| | | | Seattle Slew (USA) |
| | A.P. Indy (USA) |
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| | | | Weekend Surprise (USA) |
| Eldaafer (USA) b/br g 2005 |
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| | | | Tabasco Cat (USA) |
| | Habibti (USA) |
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| | | | Miss Sobriety (CAN) |
Race Record(Wins)
1 X Group 2
Total Prize Money (to date)
£114,853
My Conclusion
Has beaten Nite Light in the past but has no form on this surface and another who is outclassed today, Nite Light should also reverse the form.
Current Odds 33/1
Eldaafer runs in the colours of Alghuwayriyah Stable LLC
| | | | Storm Cat (USA) |
| | Giant's Causeway (USA) |
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| | | | Mariah's Storm (USA) |
| Man Of Iron (USA) ch c 2006 |
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| | | | Deputy Minister (CAN) |
| | Better Than Honour (USA) |
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| | | | Blush With Pride (USA) |
Race Record(Wins)
1 X Listed
Total Prize Money (to date)
£37,329
My Conclusion
Interesting runner as well bred and from top stable, has slipped the radar this season with no fancy entries and a bit of a surprise to see him here, but is related to a belmont winner, won well on the all weather last time out and would not be here if Mr O'brien did not think he had a chance.
Current Odds 7/1
Man Of Iron runs in the colours of D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor
| | | | Danzig (USA) |
| | Langfuhr (CAN) |
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| | | | Sweet Briar Too |
| Gangbuster (USA) ch c 2005 |
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| | | | Beau Genius (CAN) |
| | Foxcaller (USA) |
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Race Record(Wins)
1 X Stakes
Total Prize Money (to date)
£97,279
My Conclusion
Plain and simply no chance should be 400/1.
Current Odds 40/1
Gangbuster runs in the colours of Allshouse Racing Stable LLC
Conclusion
Mastery should take all beating here with Father Time and Nite Lite the ones to follow him home, if any of the above slip up then the old warrior Cloudy's Knight will take advantage.
So selection is
Mastery 15/8