FUTURITY STAKES
HISTORY
* First run in 1898 when won by Resolute
* Group One since 1980
* Weight-for-age since 1979
* Winners include: Phar Lap (1930), Ajax (1938-39-40), Bernborough (1946), San Domenico (1952), Lord (1959), Todman (1960), Sky High (1961), Aquanita (1962), Wenona Girl (1963), Gunsynd (1972), Manikato (1979-80-81 and 1983), Campaign King (1986), Vo Rogue (1988), Schillaci (1993 and 1995), Typhoon Tracy (2010) and More Joyous (2011).
* Five mares have won the race in the last 50 years – Wenona Girl (1963), Mannerism (1992), Aqua D’Amore (2007), Typhoon Tracy (2010) and More Joyous (2011)
TALKING POINTS
* Dissident chasing a fifth Group One victory. Smokin’ Joey and Driefontein the only other Group One winners in the race
* Bull Point and Mister Milton were late entries after nominations were extended
PATTERN
* Entirely Platinum looks the leader. Dissident may have to do a bit of work in the early stages from his wide draw to get across. Driefontein should be handy.
FANCIED RUNNERS
* Dissident came back to form with victory over this course and distance in CF Orr Stakes and is the class runner. Driefontein likely to get a cosy run.
