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Sejardan is one of the leading contenders in the Golden Slipper
The richest race in the world for juveniles is the Golden Slipper (1200m) and the 2022 edition this Saturday at Rosehill looks to a solid contest in a race where there are a number of angles.
Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2022 Golden Slipper.
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2022 Golden Slipper Speed Map
There looks to be a stack of early speed engaged here. Rise Of The Masses will be all guns blazing from the wide gate to try and get across. Best Of Bordeaux will press forward, likewise with Queen Of The Ball, who draws nearer the inside. Coolangatta could slide across and get into a lovely spot if those in front go hard.
2022 Golden Slipper Runner Preview
1. Daumier: I thought he was well and truly blessed in the Blue Diamond and really, it was the bob of the head in his corner that helped him get the win. I’ll be stunned if he can win this.
2. Sejardan: He looks the best of the Sydney trained colts. Toughed it out best to win the Todman, but it wasn’t the strongest edition of the race going around. He’ll be strong late here, but does he have the brilliance? To me, he looks a 1400m-1600m horse.
3. Best Of Bordeaux: Best Of Bordeaux is a beauty for Kacy Fogden. I thought he was outstanding in the Silver Slipper, with sustained speed from the front coming to the fore in an awesome display. I think 1200m will be no issue for him and his recent trial was a lovely tick over piece of work to tune up for this.
4. Shalatin: Big wraps on him but to date, hasn’t delivered on the track. I would have liked a set of blinkers on him, but I do like Nash on board. He’ll stand over this horse and take no BS. But on form, can’t see him winning.
5. Jacquinot: Jacquinot is the only one from the Blue Diamond that interests me. He was enormous in defeat given the wide run he had. 200m out he looked the winner when presented, but the hard run just told late, finishing a close up third. If he gets the soft run in transit here, I think he’ll be quite strong late.
6. Sebonack: Didn’t quite get the rub of the green in the Blue Diamond but as a whole, he had his chance to win. Very tricky draw to overcome and not sure he has strong enough form around him.
7. Rise Of The Masses: Got a soft lead in the Pago Pago last Saturday and scraped in. That form is not the right form for this, so looking elsewhere.
8. Coolangatta: The track rating and how wet it is determines the result of this race. If it dries right out this track, then Coolangatta just wins. Overall, they do look an ordinary bunch of juveniles, but she has been a clear standout. Hasn’t raced since taking out the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast and while traditionally, hard racing/fitness is ideal for these wet tracks in Sydney, but in recent times, it is horses with fresh legs that can run well. Looked to move well in a Newcastle jumpout win and she’s in the right camp to defy history.
9. Revolutionary Miss: I think Jamie Kah cost this filly the Blue Diamond. Start prior, the horse wanted to lay in under pressure when winning so you’d assume the rider next start would have the whip in the left hand to straighten the horse out…nope, didn’t happen and given the short margin, it cost her. But, how much is left in the tank? I’m saying none.
10. Russian Conquest: Runner up in the Magic Millions. Went to the Reisling where the wheels were spinning so want to be very forgiving. If you like Coolangatta, which I do, you have to give this girl respect.
11. Queen Of The Ball: Led throughout to win the Black Opal on Sunday, but I don’t think it was a strong edition of the race. She’ll cop pressure on speed here and a fast 1200m will see her out IMO.
12. Fireburn: She’s one I can entertain for wider multiples. Strong winner of the Sweet Embrace, her first run in eight weeks and she was strongest on the bottomless track. Draws to get a sweet run behind a good speed and she’ll be strong late. She’s in the mix.
13. Ojai: James Cummings has had an ordinary season with his juveniles compared to previous years. This filly isn’t going well enough to trouble this lot.
14. Seven Veils: Strong on speed winner of the Reisling two weeks ago but I doubt she beat a great deal and drawn wide, I think she’ll struggle to threaten.
15. Lady Laguna: Wheels were spinning in the Sweet Embrace but liked the way she stuck on, albeit comfortably held by Fireburn. I doubt she turns the tables here, so happy to risk.
16. She’s Extreme: On the seven day back up after winning the Magic Night last Saturday to force her way into the Slipper field. Just a question on the overall form around her, even though I think she’ll be strong at the end.
17. Sweet Ride (First Emergency): Was there to win the Pago Pago last Saturday but was held on the line by Rise Of The Masses, so on that basis, he’ll struggle even if he gets a run.
18. Millane (Second Emergency): I doubt he gets a run. If he does, I’ve seen worse $71 shots. If he doesn’t get a run, I dare say he’ll be kept on ice for the Kindergarten in two weeks time and will be hard to beat there.
19. Semillion (Third Emergency): Led at a good clip and stuck on well in the Blue Diamond. But doubt he’ll a) get a run and b) measure up.
20. Man In The Mirror (Fourth Emergency): $101+ looks unders. He’s more a Schweppervescence horse, wanting 1400m and a drop in depth.
2022 Longines Golden Slipper $100 Betting Strategy:
I’m gambling on the Maher/Eustace camp getting it right with Coolangatta. She’s the best horse in the race and if she handles a wet track, she wins. $80 Win on her. The other $20 goes on Jacquinot, who looks primed to run well.
Group l Strategy Outlay: $4370
Group l Strategy Return: $9530.6
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