Gr 1 – Robert Sangster

Ric Chapman looks at every runner in the Gr 1 Robert Sangster in Adelaide this weekend. He unpacks their hopes and finds the top 4.

1. Skybird (13)

Best Bet
J: J Allen T: M Freedman

Top mare at this level on her day and her day looks like being in this. Awkward draw should be off sett by the fact she will drift back. But, she has a powerful finishing burst which she displayed in Sydney when 3rd to Joliestar in Gr 1 TJ Smith, this trip. Is 3rd up and looms very large.

PB Rating 9.3
Last 5 69x53
Win $7.50 Place $2.45
  • Ready to Fire

2. Charm Stone (15)

Best Value
J: M Zahra T: M Price & M Jnr

Came from 2nd last on the bend to win this race last year with 56.6kg and looks to be going just as well. Ran 4th at Gr 1 behind the flying Jigsaw last start. Must be in your numbers.

PB Rating 9.2
Last 5 x16x4
Win $7.50 Place $2.45
  • Proven Winner

3. Generosity (1)

J: J Mcdonald T: C Waller

Solid, in form Sydney mare who scored at Gr 2 level 2 runs back in the 1000m Challenge Stakes at Randwick. Ran home powerfully when beaten half a length in the 1100m Gr 1 Galaxy last start to Marhoona. big threat.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 37x15
Win $5.50 Place $2.00
  • Ready to Fire

4. Benedetta (4)

J: J Melham T: C Maher

Hasn’t been beaten far in recent starts but has been beaten and just seems about a length or so behind her best. Mind you, is a Gr 1 winner so that could still mean she can fly late and win this. Place though.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 58368
Win $11.00 Place $3.20
  • Good on Soft

5. Super Smink (9)

J: C Williams T: D Morton

WA star who come home wide out and finished fast from a mile back to score in the good lead up race here, the Gr 3 Irwin last start. That was impressive and clearly likes this track. Big show.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 105x1
Win $14.00 Place $3.90
  • In Form

6. Bridal Waltz (10)

J: B Melham T: P Moody & K Coleman

On pace runner with class but this level is tough. Has won at Gr 3 and last start when taken to Gr 1 was just behind speed before wilting late and beaten a length by Marhoona in The Galaxy. Last 100m is her worry in this.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 23x17
Win $7.00 Place $2.40
  • Good on Soft

7. Flying For Fun (11)

J: Z Lloyd T: B Heys

Good mare who is in form, but, she is limited and seems to be at her best at Gr 3 level. Weakened when 9th to In Flight at Gr 2 level last start. Not keen.

PB Rating 7
Last 5 71x19
Win $14.00 Place $3.90
  • Likes Dry Track

9. Stretan Angel (3)

J: L Neindorf T: P Stokes

Perrennial star at this level and this track. Hit front in straight and was run down late by Super Smink last start. Is fitter now and rates highly.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 190x3
Win $34.00 Place $7.50
  • Place Performer

11. Ameena (5)

J: T Pannell T: Anthony & S Freedman

Perfectly drawn and will be in it for a long way. Resumes here but has always run well while fresh.

PB Rating 7.6
Last 5 5580x
Win $41.00 Place $9.50
  • Likes Dry Track

12. Geegees Mistruth (6)

J: J Childs T: M Walker

In and out type but on her day she is tough to hold out. Was 2nd in a similar race last start from the inside gate, and draw gives her a nice chance again. Place show.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 x3072
Win $26.00 Place $6.50
  • Good on Soft

14. Bossy Benita (12)

J: B Egan T: M Mehegan

Won a Gr 3 at Caulfield in Feb over 1400m but in average time and these look too slick.

PB Rating 6
Last 5 x3146
Win $81.00 Place $18.00
  • Good on Soft

16. My Gladiola (8)

J: J Mott T: J Mcardle

Such a disappointment past couple of starts latest when dashing late on heavy track and 4th to Thanks Gorgeous at Flemington over 1100m. Runner up to Tentyris in Gr 1 Lightning earlier this year. That form nearly wins this.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 3x204
Win $12.00 Place $3.50
  • Ready to Fire

17. Point Barrow (16)

J: D Stackhouse T: Anthony & S Freedman

Young, talented filly who could be the dark horse here. Just missed a place in the fast run Gr 1 Oakleigh Plate then last start stormed home to win Gr 3 over 1200m at Caulfield in fast time. Have in your numbers.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 11x51
Win $5.50 Place $2.05
  • Ready to Fire

First 4

1. Skybird, 2. Charm Stone, 3. Generosity, 4. Point Barrow

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.