Gr 1 Manikato Stakes

Gr 1 racing on Friday night is at The Valley for the Manikato stakes. Is Lady Shenandoah, as Ric Chapman suggests, the best sprinter in Australia?

1. Rothfire (8)

J: N Rawiller T: R Heathcote

Beaten by just over 2 lengths by Baragiet at level weights when
resuming last start here in Gr 1 over 1000m. Was doing his best work late. Better suited here. From this gate should be a pair of so closer too which helps.

PB Rating 7.7
Last 5 427x9
Win $18.00 Place $3.80
  • Ready to Fire

2. Baraqiel (7)

J: B Allen T: Leon & T Corstens & W Larkin

Is the boom horse on the scene winning Gr 1 sprints for fun recently.
Looked outstanding claiming the WFA Gr 1 Moir over 1000m here last start. Seems to appreciate this Strathayr surface extremely well at this track and bound to be in the fray again.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 63x11
Win $5.00 Place $1.70
  • Proven Winner

3. Payline (9)

J: J Huxtable T: Chris & C Munce

Queensland star who gets back but can rattle home. If the sting is out of the ground that helps too. Big place threat.

PB Rating 8.2
Last 5 398x5
Win $41.00 Place $7.50
  • Good on Soft

4. Sir Sway (3)

J: L Neindorf T: Sue & J Jaensch

Resumed from spell in that 1000m Gr 1 dash won by Baraqiel. Was 100/1 and never sighted. This is just as hard.

PB Rating 6
Last 5 822x0
Win $101.00 Place $16.00
  • Likes Dry Track

5. Magic Time (1)

Best Value
J: M Dee T: G Begg

Top class mare. was under done yet still prevailed when resuming last start in easier stakes race. Certainly up to this level and trainer thinks she is back better than ever. If so, rates highly.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 367x1
Win $7.50 Place $2.10
  • Proven Winner

6. Lady Shenandoah (10)

Best Bet
J: J Mcdonald T: C Waller

May well be the best sprinter in the land. Certainty beaten when
resuming last start and 2nd over 1000m in Gr 3 won by Headwall. Just did not get a decent crack at them. Fitter now and had won 3 x Gr 1 races prior to spelling. Looks a good thing.

PB Rating 9.3
Last 5 111x2
Win $2.30 Place $1.24
  • Proven Winner

7. Charm Stone (2)

J: B Shinn T: M Price & M (Jnr)

Good mare who can run boldly at this level when right. Tough Gr 1 to return to racing in but did win a 1200m Gr 1 when resuming last prep.
Place.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 2x10x
Win $26.00 Place $5.00
  • Ready to Fire

8. Skybird (6)

J: J Allen T: M Freedman

Extra smart on her day and loves being fresh. Has won at Gr 1 level while fresh and is 2nd up here. Will get back but can finish hard as she did with big red light flashing over her behind Baraqiel last start.

PB Rating 8.2
Last 5 0x1x6
Win $8.50 Place $2.30
  • Place Performer

9. Alabama Lass (5)

J: C Williams T: Ken & B Kelso

Super smart Kiwi mare who is extremely competitive and honest. Chased home Baraqiel when 2nd in Gr 1 Moir last start and will appreciate this journey a great deal more. Can threaten this.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 211x2
Win $6.00 Place $1.85
  • Ready to Fire

10. Ameena (4)

J: M Zahra T: Anthony & S Freedman

Is a Gr 2 winner and Gr 1 placegetter who is also a bit hot and cold.
Can run home hard when she wants too. Is 2nd up here after unplaced run in mares race last start.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 x24x5
Win $51.00 Place $8.00
  • Likes Dry Track

First 4

1. Lady Shenandoah, 2. Baraqiel, 3. Magic Time, 4. Alabama Lass

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.