One of Australia’s best mares is still without a Group 1 victory, but will look to break her drought this Saturday in the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.
‘Hot Danish’ is one of Sydney’s favourite racehorses but a Group 1 victory has proved elusive so far from six previous attempts at the top level.
After what was a disappointing spring campaign in Melbourne, with the mare clearly not at her peak, Hot Danish was back to her best in the Group 2 Canterbury Stakes three weeks ago.
Trainer Les Bridge was confident as ever heading into that race, and is hopeful of the mare carrying her form into this Saturday.
“She seems to have come back as good as ever and I’m looking forward to Saturday and hopefully getting that Group One”.
The forecast rain may prove to be the only thorn in her side, as her blistering turn of foot can be negated in heavier track conditions.
Jockey Tim Clark agrees, and is praying the rain stays away, so Australia can see the glamour mare at her best.
“A good to dead track would be my preferred surface with her, that will give her every possible chance”.
Hot Danish is currently a $2.80 favourite for the TJ Smith, with Greg Eurell trained ‘Mic Mac’ on the second line of betting at $3.20.
Written by Isaac Chaplin
