Robert Sangster Stakes 2013 runner previews, tips and odds

The Robert Sangster Stakes is one of the two Group 1 races at Morphettville racecourse today with the favourite Snitzerland being the dominant runner in betting with her odds currently around the $1.60 mark and punters have been happy to take those odds. We take a look at every runner in the Robert Sangster Stakes and give our thoughts on each of them as well as providing stats, information and odds.

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1. Yosei Preview:

Yosei hasn’t won a race in close to two years time and that isn’t likely to change Saturday where she meets a good field including the odds on favourite Snitzerland.

Trainer: S J Webb

Jockey: Ms Michelle Payne

Breeding: Invincible Spirit x Fuji Fairy

Prize money earned: $1231875

Form at 1200m: 6:0,1,0

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 6

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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2. Kulgrinda Preview:

Kulgrinda won the Group 3 RN Irwin Stakes last start at Morphetville and deserves her chance in the race although i doubt she is in the same class as the favourite but could run a place.

Trainer: P G Moody

Jockey: D W Stackhouse

Breeding: Exceed And Excel x River Crossing

Prize money earned: $538484

Form at 1200m: 1:0,0,0

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 12

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

3. Platelet Preview:

Platelet ran second to Kulgrinda in the RN Irwin Stakes last start and looks to be competitive again in this race if you take out the odds on favourite Snitzerland. Place chance.

Trainer: D K Weir

Jockey: B Melham

Breeding: Strategic x Bloodline

Prize money earned: $370975

Form at 1200m: 6:3,1,0

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 11

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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4. Avoid Lightning Preview:

Avoid Lightning has had two starts in SA for two placings and a win would not surprise in the Oaks on Saturday where she looks a good each way bet at double figure odds.

Trainer: D R Jolly

Jockey: M Neilson

Breeding: Blevic x Ya Michelle

Prize money earned: $266050

Form at 1200m: 1:0,0,0

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 3

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

5. Koonoomoo Preview:

Koonoomoo will be first up in the Robert Sangster Stakes on Saturday where she is a $31 chance in betting. I can’t see her winning the race but should improve from the run.

Trainer: Rod Grantley

Jockey: Nicholas Hall

Breeding: Dubleo x Maximova

Prize money earned: $382311

Form at 1200m: 14:3,2,2

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 10

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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6. Altar Preview:

Altar has been disappointing this preparation for mine with her last run being an eighth in the Sapphire Stakes. She is a $21 chance in the market which i feel is still unders.

Trainer: Peter Snowden

Jockey: B Rawiller

Breeding: Commands x Hosannah

Prize money earned: $328300

Form at 1200m: 9:1,2,1

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 7

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

7. Just Discreet Preview:

Just Discreet won the Listed Matrice Stakes last start but finds a much tougher field here. She looks well outclassed.

Trainer: P Stokes

Jockey: A Patterson

Breeding: Exceed And Excel x Oh So Discreet

Prize money earned: $180800

Form at 1200m: 6:2,0,3

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 4

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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8. Classy Chloe Preview:

Classy Chloe has ran fifth in her two starts this preparation and goes into a much tougher race here. Cant see her beating Snitzerland but her form over the distance is very good.

Trainer: J E Hickmott

Jockey: J Bowditch

Breeding: Danerich x Capital Growth

Prize money earned: $207600

Form at 1200m: 8:4,3,0

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 8

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

9. Light Express Preview:

Light Express  hasn’t won a race in close to a year and that won’t be changing on Saturday were she will be jumping as one of the outsiders of the field.

Trainer: M S Hibbs

Jockey: Ms C Lindop

Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Lady’s Light

Prize money earned: $131060

Form at 1200m: 5:0,0,1

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 1

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

10. Snitzerland Preview:

Snitzerland will jump as the long odds on favourite in the race and she looks close to unbeatable in the race unless something goes horribly wrong. Looks a horse that you can put all of your fixed odds bets through to add a bit of value.

Trainer: G A Ryan

Jockey: C W Brown

Breeding: Snitzel x Monte Rosa

Prize money earned: $1534500

Form at 1200m: 9:5,1,0

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 5

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

11. Shamal Wind Preview:

Shamal Wind was very disappointing in the Sapphire Stakes although i think she is capable of bouncing back from that race. Likes the distance and looks the biggest danger to the favourite if there is one.

Trainer: R W Smerdon

Jockey: M J Walker

Breeding: Dubawi x Firemaid

Prize money earned: $181500

Form at 1200m: 4:1,1,1

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 9

Weight to be carried: 54.5kg

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12. Angelic Light Preview:

Angelic Light won a decent race at Moonee Valley last start but will have to step up a lot in class on Saturday if she is to win. Don’t think she can beat Snitzerland but has to be added to multiples.

Trainer: R D Griffiths

Jockey: Ryan Maloney

Breeding: Holy Roman Emperor x Flashed

Prize money earned: $242300

Form at 1200m: Untried at this distance

Robert Sangster Stakes Odds:

Robert Sangster Stakes barrier: 2

Weight to be carried: 54.5kg