He exceeded my expectations when powering into third in the Neds C.F. Orr Stakes first-up, and I think that Cascadian will win the Peter Young.
The son of New Approach has been an above-average galloper for Godolphin since arriving in Australia, but he well and truly began to recognise his top-line potential in 2021, winning the Doncaster Mile in the autumn and placing in both the Cantala Stakes and the Mackinnon Stakes in the spring.
He strips fitter, the rise in trip suits and with even luck, I can’t find a reason why he won’t be in the finish.
Icebath absolutely flies on a wet track, and she will take a power of beating in the Guy Walter Stakes.
The daughter of Sacred Falls has been the stable star for Brad Widdup since debuting, and she is probably the most well-credentialled mare yet to record an elusive Group 1 victory, having now placed several times.
She takes her place in this contest second-up and following a credible run in the Apollo Stakes a fortnight ago, and she is my best bet of the day.
I consider Think It Over to be the best miler in the country, and I am keen on him in the Chipping Norton Stakes this afternoon.
The So You Think gelding went to another level in 2021, winning the George Ryder most notably in autumn, and recorded three-consecutive and lucrative victories in the spring.
He put paid to many of these rivals in the Apollo Stakes fresh a fortnight ago and will only improve for that effort, and getting out to his pet trip.
Jonker has gone to another level under the care of Tony Gollan, and I am confident that he can win the Neds Oakleigh Plate today, at a lovely price ($17 at publish).
The Spirit Of Boom entire began his 2021 with an impressive win at the Magic Millions, and he didn’t return a poor effort in the wake; ending his year with a maiden Group 1 win in the Manikato Stakes.
He flies fresh, is drawn to effect, and we can have an each-way play at the price.