Competitive with big fields as per usual - thoughts ...
R2: Tenango rightly the favorite imo - and if he runs out of the BP, it will already boost the dividend; Cork Bay not sure if he has the class of Tenango, but gets 6kgs and drawn towards the inside (so should be an additional advantage); Icy Blast 3rd best here, but a few runners (Un Del Bi and Disting) return from rests and could surprise
R3: Lion Rampart at the top of the boards and must have a chance with Fourie up, but this is open imo; chances to Questioning, Kai Boy, while I would not be surprised if any of Meu Capitano (last run ?), Gimmelightning (tries blinkers to get in the race), Candy Town (at best 1000) or Roman Agent wins
R4: Asiye Phambile and Gimme's Countess very cabable and should fight this out; Symphony in White tries 1200 again and could be better this trip; Bavarian Beauty best in, but may prefer more ground
R5: Ultra-competitive; Rascallion ideally suited here, but may just need it to sharpen him up for the MET and the same goes for Zapatillas; Litigation good last run and very much suited to 1800, while Pacaya is very capable if right on the day and also could upset
R6: Does look a 3-cornered contest; Double Grand Slam tries 1800, so some doubts imo; Red Palace has beaten DGS before and her best run is best ignored and Saartjie cast her left-front shoe last time, so must have a chance
R7: I do fancy One Stripe; I think the danger could be See It Again (last year 2nd behind Charles Dickens; for me Oriental Charm has improved a lot, but still at these weights have to improve even more. while I do not really fancy Snow Pilot at the weights
R8: Staying contest, where both Daimyo and Love is a Rose are in great from and well weighted, so should go close (jockeyship might come into question - so Navy Strength is a danger)
R9: Again competitive, but I do think Let It Be Said will take some beating; Garrick has a disadvantage of being drawn 15; O'Tenikwa very good last run, but has a big weight; Oliver in great form and should go close, while Tout A Fait looks well weighted
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The 2025 L’Ormarins King’s Plate card - Justin Snaith gives his thoughts: _Race 1_- Black Cheetah has improved since his debut win and he will take a lot of beating in the opener. - Clair De Lune gets a 2.5kg weight advantage from the colts and has upset potential under British Champion jockey, Oisin Murphy.
_Race 2_- Champagne Kisses carries very little weight and could deliver a cracking effort. - Dark Winter is back to full fitness and should return to her best form. She’s better than her recent runs suggest. - Handsome Prince has been utterly disappointing of late and we are hoping he can show his class, as he is capable of considerably better. - Highlyconfidential drops in class and could deliver an upset. - Tough Terrain caught the eye last time out and is always dangerous despite taking on a very tough field. He’ll be flying home. - Un Bel Di returns from a lengthy break and may need this first run back. _
Race 3_- Gimmelightning carries little weight and is fitted with blinkers over the 1000m sprint. Upset potential. - Roman Agent is capable and if he reproduces his earlier form he could cause an upset with 50kg @ 16-1 odds. - Kaiboy looks good value. _
Race 4_- Siddeley was a fluent winner last time out but does take a jump in class. - Summer Lily was a tad unlucky last time out and could find the frame again. - Gimmie’s Countess is back over her optimal trip and will be the filly to beat. _
Race 5_- Future Swing found a little traffic last time out and he will have an each-way shout. He’s looking for a trip but we are hopeful he could be a Cape Met entry if he holds his own. - Magic Verse takes a stab in feature company after streaking clear last time out against weaker company. Doing great at home but has a big task at hand. - Pacaya is a soldier and always capable of a big run if he produces his best. - Rapidash is inconsistent but highly capable. Include. - Triple Time pulled up with a bug last time out. He’ll bounce back under Richard Fourie. - Without Question is having his Cape Met prep and is doing fantastically well back home. He should be respected in this company. - Rascallion is at his best and the obvious horse we all have to beat. _
Race 6_- Double Grand Slam has had a near perfect prep and she will fight it out. She’s in super shape! - Knockout takes a big jump in class but she’s as game as they come. - Little Suzie is another taking a wild chance at Gr1 black type - we would be delighted to see her run into the top three places. While her best racing is ahead of her, she has enough class to prove herself capable. _
Race 7_- Great Plains has been primed for this race and he’s an aggressive 3-year-old. Although he’s well-held on form by One Stripe, he is capable of a huge effort. Honest as they come! - Royal Aussie was the fastest finisher in this same race last year. He should produce a similar effort. - Snow Pilot couldn’t have come into this race any better. He has the look of eagles. Utmost respect. _
Race 8_- Daimyo has a great weight and should be hard to peg back with a feather on his back. Producing some excellent work back home. - Mucho Dinero is better over slightly shorter but his last run showed a glimmer of his old form. Upset potential. - Navy Strength has won over the same course and distance. He’ll need to dig deep. - Prevalence has a flyer over an unknown distance with very little weight. Capable. _
Race 9_- Innamorare is a course and distance specialist. Don’t leave him out. - Let It Be Said is going to love this extra trip and he’s got a great draw, jockey and weight combo. Big chance. - Please Be True had a prep over the sprint last time out and will come back to his best in this race. He is well-weighted. - Sail The Seas didn’t have things go his way last time out in the Guineas. He will return to form under Oisin Murphy. - Tout A Fait has been rather consistent of late. Each-way chance. - Garrix will take some beating despite a wide gate.
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