Group 1 racing returns to Ascot on Saturday with a high-class edition of the Winterbottom Stakes over 1200m.
Top sprinter Overpass headlines the nominations and is expected to draw plenty of attention as he resumes at weight-for-age level.
He’ll face stiff opposition from Jokers Grin, Rey Magnerio, Libertad and the ever-consistent Benedetta.
Libertad will have Jamie Mott making the cross-country trip to take the ride for Annabel and Rob Archibald.
Popular sprinter Rey Magnerio again teams up with champion jockey Willie Pike.
Rising filly Luana Miss is also poised to take her place after an impressive Placid Ark Stakes win.
Jokers Grin and Overpass head the market with online bookies at $3.00 a piece whilst Rey Magnerio is on the third line of betting at $6.00 and Luana Miss on the forth line at $8.00.
Likely Field for the Winterbottom Stakes
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overpass | B Baker | J Parr |
| 2 | Jokers Grin | B Miller | P Carbery |
| 3 | Oscar’s Fortune | D Luciani | |
| 4 | Libertad | A & R Archibald | |
| 5 | Rope Them In | S Wolfe | S McGruddy |
| 6 | Repossession | C & M Gangemi | |
| 7 | Rey Magnerio | R Griffiths | W Pike |
| 8 | Spacewalk | G & A Williams | |
| 9 | Benedetta | C Maher | |
| 10 | Luana Miss | T Andrews | S O’Donnell |
