Gr 1 – Robert Sangster Stakes

Yet another Gr 1 with loads of hopes. Ric Chapman looks over every runner and gives the breakdown on how they will all perform.

1. Asfoora (14)

J: M Aitken T: H Dwyer

I think if the best version of this international star turns up, she wins this. First start in several months here two weeks back and she was too strong in Gr 3 Irwin over 1100m. Will shake this.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 124x1
Win $8.00 Place $2.80
  • Proven Winner

2. Stretan Angel (10)

Best Bet
J: T Stockdale T: P Stokes

Looks nicely placed here and if she gets clean air in the straight she can finish like a train. Did that in the Gr 1 Newmarket when 3rd to the smart Joliestar, and again when 4th to Schwartz in the Gr 1 William Reid., This is easier. Big danger.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 4x234
Win $7.50 Place $2.60
  • Ready to Fire

3. Climbing Star (7)

Best Value
J: L Neindorf T: P Stokes

Came from 13th on the bend with same weight as here last year to win this race in fast time. Then was Gr 1 placed next start but hasn’t produced that sort of form since. Did, however, show some fight last start when strong late for 3rd to Asfoora. Might be sneakily back to her best. Watch market.

PB Rating 8.6
Last 5 596x3
Win $6.00 Place $2.20
  • Likes Dry Track

4. Estriella (2)

J: B Allen T: C Maher

Top class on her day and is 3rd up here. Two starts both in Gr 1 races this prep and she didn’t fire a shot. Same level here but is fitter and to be fair, this Gr 1 is weaker than the Galaxy where she was beaten by 5 lengths last start. Place show.

PB Rating 8.5
Last 5 19x00
Win $18.00 Place $5.00
  • Place Performer

5. See You In Heaven (3)

J: Z Spain T: Richard & C Jolly

Interesting mare. Resumes here but does great work normally when fresh. Loves this track where she has won 4 times and likes to wet. Could be a knock out at big odds.

PB Rating 8.5
Last 5 4230x
Win $21.00 Place $6.00
  • Track Talent

6. A Little Deep (5)

J: E Brown T: C Maher

Good mare who deserves a crack at this level because her form is solid including last start win in mares grade with 60kg at Flemington when resuming. This is way harder but likes it wet and runs well while fresh.

PB Rating 8.1
Last 5 228x1
Win $11.00 Place $3.50
  • Place Performer

7. Commemorative (15)

J: B Shinn T: J Cummings

Top ranked giant mare from Sydney who has a powerful finishing burst when in the clear. And will love this track. Rattled home for narrow 2nd last start at Randwick in Gr 2 this trip. Is very fit and must be in your numbers.

PB Rating 8.9
Last 5 x3172
Win $7.00 Place $2.50
  • Ready to Fire

8. Aviatress (6)

J: J Toeroek T: Richard & C Jolly

Smart mare. Won brilliantly here in good time in March then well supported when plodding 6th to Asfoora last start. Probably victim of 2nd up syndrome. If she repeats her fresh run she is a major player.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 14x16
Win $14.00 Place $4.20
  • Ready to Fire

9. Charm Stone (12)

J: M Zahra T: M Price & M (Jnr)

Good mare but is resuming here and drawn poorly. Probably goes back early. Has run some smart races in good company but would prefer to see her after a run or two as this is tough.

PB Rating 7.9
Last 5 7382x
Win $8.50 Place $2.90
  • Likes Dry Track

10. Roll On High (1)

J: D Stackhouse T: P Moody & K Coleman

Very smart on her day and hits the line hard. Did that last start when caught the eye and 3rd to Nicolini Vito over 1400m. And that may be her undoing. She likes it a tad longer than this.

PB Rating 7.2
Last 5 75323
Win $21.00 Place $6.00
  • Likes Dry Track

11. Prairie Flower (13)

J: K Crowther T: W Clarken & N O'Shea

Sneaky place hope as she is very honest and is in great shape. Made up many lengths when 4th to Asfoora in 1100m lead up race last start which followed similar effort when 2nd here in Listed race. This is tougher and draw is horrible, but is honest.

PB Rating 7.2
Last 5 13824
Win $26.00 Place $7.00
  • Likes Dry Track

12. Dakota Lee (9)

J: S Tsaikos T: T Gillett

Is by far the most fascinating runner in this field. She hails from Alice Springs where she has won 12 out of 12 races! This is so many levels harder but she is fast and run time on the dirt. Probably gets run over late but she will make this interesting.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 11x11
Win $81.00 Place $18.00
  • Proven Winner

13. Austmarr (11)

J: J Mott T: Anthony & S Freedman

Is all quality and is in form. Led all the way to win Gr 3 Birthday card at Rosehill last start. This is much harder but is fast and honest and in form. Place.

PB Rating 7.2
Last 5 9x441
Win $26.00 Place $7.00
  • Place Performer

14. Ameena (8)

J: J Melham T: Anthony & S Freedman

Resumes here. Star 3YO filly but lack of racing may be against her here although she has won both her starts when resuming. Has a strong finish when on song.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 1277x
Win $17.00 Place $4.80
  • Likes Dry Track

15. She's Got Pizzazz (4)

J: J Childs T: P Moody & K Coleman

Another classy 3YO whop stormed home very impressively at Randwick this trip in Gr 3 last start to win. This is many lengths tougher but she is in form and runs on.

PB Rating 8.1
Last 5 1x621
Win $12.00 Place $3.70
  • Place Performer

First 4

1. Stretan Angel, 2. Asfoora, 3. Commemorative, 4. Climbing Star

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.