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Sydney Cup - Form Comments

09/04/2015

G1 – 3200M – Turf

1

Protectionist

Commanding four lengths winner of the 2014 Melbourne Cup at this distance. Having third run since when finishing on well for 2.2 lengths 5th to Hartnell in G1 The BMW (2400m) at Rosehill on 28 March. Capable wet or dry.

2

Dominant

Three time winner at 2400m and expected to appreciate this trip. Ran well on debut in Australia when 3.6 lengths 5th to Contributer in the G1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on 21 March. Moreira takes the ride.

3

Red Cadeaux

Withdrawn

4

Who Shot Thebarman

Ran third, beaten 4.5 lengths, behind Protectionist and Red Cadeaux in last year's Melbourne Cup. Pleasing effort at third run since when 2 lengths 4th to Hartnell in the G1 The BMW at Rosehill 2400m on 28 March.

5

Au Revoir

Another who ran in last year's Melbourne Cup at the 3200m and was 8th, beaten 10.75 lengths. Caught wide throughout at second start in 2015 when 6.45 lengths 14th to Spillway in the G1 Australian Cup at 2000m.

6

Hartnell

UK import who's won two of three in Australia. Impressive last start when 1.3 lengths winner from To The World in G1 The BMW (2400m) at Rosehill on 28 March. Capable all conditions, excels on soft.

7

Akzar

Winner up to 3000m and ran on well, last start, when 2.7 lengths 5th to Banca Mo in Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on 28 March. Enjoys huge drop in weight.

8

Big Memory

Raced handy and held on well when 0.75 lengths 2nd to Banca Mo in the Listed Mornington Cup at 2400m. Best form has been on good ground.

9

Like A Carousel

Narrowly beaten by Renew in last November's Sandown Cup at this distance. Last start was 4.7 lengths 9th to Banca Mo in 2400m Mornington Cup at Listed level. Ability to run distance gives him rough chance.

10

Renew

Won Sandown Cup at this distance last November. Ran 0.6 lengths 3rd to Tanby in the Adelaide Cup, also at the distance, on 9 March before 5.4 lengths 12th to Banca Mo in the 2400m Mornington Cup at Listed level. Runs the trip.

11

Grand Marshal

Handles wet and has won up to 2800. Should handle this distance. Backs up after sound effort on Monday at this track when 2.3 lengths 3rd to Tremec in G2 Chairman’s Handicap at 2600m.

12

Don Doremo

Lightly raced stayer with more upside than most of these. Solid effort last start when 1.75 lengths 3rd to Banca Mo in the 2400m Mornington Cup at Listed level on 28 March.

 

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