Anamoe is all the rage in the George Ryder Stakes (1500m) this Saturday at Rosehill, where it could well be his penultimate race in Australia before a trip to Royal Ascot.
Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2023 George Ryder Stakes.
2023 George Ryder Stakes Speed Map
Electric Girl led comfortably in the Canterbury Stakes and stuck on really well to finish third so I think she leads. Golden Mile has opted for cover in both runs back but with Bowman back aboard, I think they roll forward, along with Communist and potentially Osipenko.
2023 George Ryder Stakes Runner Preview:
1 Anamoe: All things being equal, Anamoe wins again. I am a bit surprised he is here and not the Ranvet but can understand why given they are thinking the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot and they don’t want to bust him with two 2000m runs under the belt. His Chipping Norton win was arrogant, he’s a champion and I think those champion qualities will come to the fore here.
2 Artorius: What a win and what a return in the Canterbury Stakes, savaging the line late to win. The rise to 1500m, I think, will be okay, and drawn gate one, he’ll do no work and be effective at the end.
3 Kirwan’s Lane: He is flying this bloke. He ran a super race in the Canterbury Stakes fresh, clocking good late splits. He’s not a bet here, but I reckon back him early for the Doncaster because if he does catch the eye again, his price will come in.
4 Converge: Wide no cover in the Canterbury Stakes but that said, I thought he was entitled to finish his race off better. Why he is shorter than Kirwan’s Lane I do not know. He should be $101, not $34.
5 Lion’s Roar: Handy horse but he is a 2000m+ horse that resumes and I’d say will need this run and another. He seems like he could be a horse better suited with an eye towards Brisbane. He goes through to the keeper.
6 Fangirl: Fangirl would be sick of seeing the sight of Anamoe. She has finished behind the champ in both runs back, the latest in the Chipping Norton when a strong second, finding the line with real purpose. She’s ticking along beautifully and is a Group l winner in waiting for this prep. Looked like it would come here but unfortunately she bumps into Anamoe.
7 Levante: Levante is a ripping Kiwi mare who is yet to run a bad race whenever she has come down under. She comes here off the back of a Group l win at WFA when slogging it out best on somewhat testing ground at Otaki. She excels on top of the ground so in that regard, she gets conditions to suit…not sure she has the class to win, but is a must for multiples.
8 Electric Girl: Can definitely pinch a first four spot if the track is playing up/in. She got conditions to suit in the Canterbury Stakes and was brave in defeat after leading when third to Artorius. Should find the front comfortably here and run a positive race.
9 Golden Mile: The jury is somewhat out on him. There are Spring 3YO’s that have gone on with it in the Autumn. He hasn’t quite. That said, he wasn’t really suited fresh in the Expressway and was several weeks between runs leading into the Canterbury Stakes. Hard fit now, Bowman back on, he’s an improver IMO.
10 Communist: They rode him with a sit in the Randwick Guineas and the end result? A strong win, aided by a 12/10 from Zac Purton. Doesn’t lose with D Lane taking over and maps to get an ideal run in transit again. First four contender.
11 Osipenko: Osipenko is good colt. Ridden horrendously first up in the Eskimo Prince before they rode with intent in the Hobartville and voila, he won and stamped himself as top class. Last run at the mile came in the Caulfield Guineas and arguably wins with a good gate. He’ll settle handy I am sure and give cheek.
2023 George Ryder Stakes $100 Betting Strategy:
Straight forward here. $100 win on Anamoe.
Group l Strategy Outlay: $4450
Group l Strategy Return: $3219.50
2023 George Ryder Stakes Odds
