Queen��s Cup (Queen Elizabeth Stakes) -Form Comments
05/11/2015
G3 - 2600m - Turf
1
Beaten Up
Sound effort when 2 lengths 2nd to Magic Hurricane in the G1 The Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick on 3 October before 2.3 lengths 5th to Ruling Dynasty in Listed Tatts Cup (2400m) at same track on 17 October. Consistent record on good tracks in this distance range.
2
Dandino
Ran on well when 1.7 lengths 2nd to Almoonqith in G3 Geelong Cup (2400m) on 21 October. Has progressed well in four runs this season. 2013 Caulfield Cup runner-up who looks very competitive again.
3
Secret Number
Godolphin visitor who runs here, in a race they've won twice, after failing to secure a spot in Melbourne Cup. Not raced since September when won the Listed Stand Cup (2460m) at Chester (UK). Lightly raced and promising stayer.
4
Bonfire
Competitive on 4 lengths 6th to Magic Hurricane in G1 The Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick on 3 October but below best, last start, with 7.4 lengths 13th to Almoonqith in G3 Geelong Cup (2400m) on 21 October.
5
Bold Sniper
Raced by The Queen and last run was sound when 5.75 lengths 4th to The United States and subsequent Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance in G2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m) on 24 October.
6
Don Doremo
Can forgive last run as he was caught in worst part of track when 7.1 lengths 11th to Almoonqith in G3 Geelong (2400m) on 21 October.
7
Like A Carousel
Genuine stayer who only got warm in closing stages when 9.25 lengths 5th to The United States and Prince of Penzance in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m) on 24 October. Placed in 3200m Sydney Cup earlier this year.