MAWATHEEQ - 95
Rating from only run this year, behind Buzzword and TWICE OVER. Very poor race on time, but should improve for the run.
TWICE OVER - 101
Finish close second to Buzzword, and looked to be coming back to its best, and again should rate higher than this.
SRI PUTRA- 107
Rating came from first time out win, and the time was slow, and therefore rated below its Official mark. Very poor run next time.
VISCOUNT NELSON - 111 (For cricket fans, stand on one leg throughout the race!)
This was a better run in the Irish 2000gns, behind Canford Cliffs. Breeding suggest he may be better at this 10f, so not without a chance. O'Brien horses in better form now?
ZACINTO - 118
Excellent run behind Goldikova at Ascot, and gets the top mark ... However, that was over 8f, most of his better runs are over that distance, so will the extra 2f be an advantage ... ? I would suggest that the breeding and running style would say no, even in this small field with no guaranteed pacemaker.
DAR RE MI - 118est
The only rating I can give here is through Sariska - If Sariska's win at York rated the same as a .75l defeat by Dar Re Mi last year, then 118 is what you get.
Unfortunately, my ratings for 08 and 09 both ran out of steam just when the season kicks into top gear - hence only 2010 ratings.
Conclusion - DAR RE MI to win, but as it is likely to be a muddling race, pacewise, I would have a saver on VISCOUNT NELSON. 3yo's have as good a record in the race as any group.
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