COOLMORE STUD STAKES 2020 PREVIEW
FLEMINGTON RACE 6 – 15:00 AEDT
3YO OPEN
1200m
$1,500,000
GOOD 4
Rail TRUE entire
| # | Form | Horse | Trainer | Jockey (barrier) | Weight (kg) | Current Price |
| 1 | 111x5 | FARNAN | G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT | G BOSS (10) | 57.0 | $5 |
| 2 | 38x11 | WILD RULER | P & P SNOWDEN | J B MC DONALD (14) | 57.0 | $6.50 |
| 3 | x3660 | MAMARAGAN | J P THOMPSON | H BOWMAN (7) | 57.0 | $91 |
| 4 | 62x31 | GLENFIDDICH | P MOODY | L NOLEN (3) | 57.0 | $16 |
| 5 | x2531 | RANTING | Leon & Troy Corstens | B MELHAM (8) | 57.0 | $15 |
| 6 | 1x513 | DOUBTLAND | M HAWKES | W PIKE (1) | 57.0 | $19 |
| 7 | 1x113 | ANDERS | C MAHER & D EUSTACE | M ZAHRA (2) | 57.0 | $9 |
| 8 | 9x613 | HOLYFIELD | C MAHER & D EUSTACE | JAMIE KAH (13) | 57.0 | $34 |
| 9 | 46631 | EXTRA TIME | LEON MACDONALD & ANDREW GLUYAS | K MCEVOY (4) | 57.0 | $81 |
| 10 | 1x10x | OUR PLAYBOY | M PRICE & M KENT | M J DEE (11) | 57.0 | $41 |
| 11 | 21x20 | FLYING AWARD | D O'BRIEN | D OLIVER (5) | 57.0 | $26 |
| 12 | 0x211 | SWATS THAT | Leon & Troy Corstens | J ALLEN (9) | 55.0 | $8.50 |
| 13 | 08x12 | MUNTASEERA | C MAHER & D EUSTACE | J M NEIL (6) | 55.0 | $26 |
| 14 | 1x511 | SEPTEMBER RUN | C WALLER | C WILLIAMS (12) | 55.0 | $4 |
OVERVIEW
The Coolmore looks wide open this year, and it’s made even more interesting by a few of the lead in runs from the first couple in the market. The highly touted Farnan was ridden aggressively last start by Bowman, and failed to finish off the race, but has trialled well again since. The talented Anders also had a questionable lead in, as went under as $1.35 favourite in his last run at Caulfield. Favourite September Run has been in top form however, and looks to secure her first Group 1 victory.
SPEED MAP
This race looks set to be a mad dash, with noted frontrunning types; Anders, Farnan, Holyfield and Wild Ruler all set to push forward. Glenfiddich and Swats That look to get the run of the race behind the leading division. Favourite September run draws out wide, and should be able to settle midfield. Flying Award looks to be the backmarker here.
KEY RUNNERS
- WILD RULER ($6.50)
Was superb last start at Group 2 level, sitting behind the leader before taking over at the 300m mark and scoring a dominant win. He was good without winning last prep, and fought on bravely against the top liners in the Group 1 JJ Atkins when he was caught wide. Has taken the next step this prep and looks right in this again.
- ANDERS ($9)
It’s hard what to make of Anders here. He had been nearly unbeatable in his previous starts, winning by dominant margins over quality fields, but then went to Caulfield and went under as a $1.35 favourite in a three horse field. He was vetted and it was revealed he was suffering from heat stress, which sets him up for a great bounce back performance here.
- SEPTEMBER RUN ($4)
Exceptionally talented Waller runner, who is starting to put it all together this prep. She was only fair first up, but was vetted post race and found to have slow recovery. She was brilliant following that run, displaying her strong sprint down the Flemington straight. She showed that was no fluke the following run, sprinting powerfully again to score. Looks ready to win again here.
BLUEY’S PICK
- SEPTEMBER RUN ($4)
Really like this race for September Run. She has been great in her past two starts, winning both in impressive fashion. She gets a similar set up here, and will enjoy the hot pace that will be set out in front. That should set her up again for a powerful finish and she can storm over the top of them here.
