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The final Group 1 race for the day is the George Ryder Stakes, the final hit-out for many before the Doncaster Handicap. Chris Waller has won this race the past three years – Danleigh, Rangirangdoo and Metal Bender and has three entrants this year with his best chance of making it four straight, resting with Shoot Out but, Gai Waterhouse with her super horse Pierro, will be the fly in the ointment. Pierro has won nine from nine in Sydney, including four G1’s and is currently rated a $1.50 favourite.

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George Ryder Stakes Form Guide

1. SHOOT OUT – J Bowman (4)

Brilliant finishing effort saw him claim the G1 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) first up from a spell, his fifth victory at G1 level. That run was almost a month ago now and Waller has kept him ticking over with a barrier trial on last week at Warwick Farm. From gate four, he’ll have Pierro in his sights throughout the race but is he capable of running him down?

Odds: $9.00

 

2. MANIGHAR – L Nolen (8)

Going by his two effort thus far this campaign, a second to last in the G1 Chipping Norton Stakes and a last in the G1 Ranvet, it’s hard to believe this former import won three G1 races on the trot this time last year. He just isn’t the same horse and couldn’t back him with borrowed money at the moment.

Odds: $51.00

 

3. KING MUFHASA – M Rodd (12)

NZ galloper who has been in Australia for his past three runs, the pick of which was his third placing two starts back, in the G1 Futurity behind All Too Hard. Draw second to widest gate last start in the G1 Chipping Norton, went forward but was a spent force late and finished tenth. Drawn wide again here won’t help his cause.

Odds: $51.00

 

4. RELIABLE MAN – C Brown (5)

Imported galloper making his debut for Chris Waller but, unlike most of Waller’s imports who are moderately performed stayers, this son of Dalaskani boasts a fourth to Danedream in the G1 King and Queen (2414m), carrying 60.5kgs and a fourth to So You Think in the G1 Prince of Wales (2012m) His last run was in October of last year and he’s had two barrier trials in preparation for his Australian debut.

Odds: $41.00

 

5. VEYRON – R Norvall (6)

New Zealand galloper who won the G1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Boxing Day last year before running second in both the G1 Hanuai Farm (1600m) and G1 NZ Stakes (2000m) when 3 ½ lengths behind Ocean Park. Form in NZ is rock solid but still not sure that’ll be good enough for him to feature here.

Odds: $34.00

 

6. DANLEIGH – J Cassidy (2)

His efforts defy his age, a nine year old still racing in great heart as evident by his third in the G2 Apollo Stakes and at his last start, third again in the G1 Chipping Norton behind stable-mate Shoot Out when beaten .6 of a length. He carried very similar form lines into this race last year but finished a well beaten thirteenth. He gets the chance to bette that effort from barrier two.

Odds: $21.00

 

7. HAPPY TRIALS – G Schofield (11)

He rounded out last preparation with a well earned victory in the G1 Emirates Stakes (1600m). Resumed in the G1 Canterbury Stakes but found trouble from his inside draw in the straight and finished second to last. Better horse than that boasts a second up record that has seen him win or place, four of five attempts but will find it hard from barrier eleven.

Odds: $67.00

 

8. LASER HAWK – J McDonald (10)

Winner of the G1 Rosehill Guineas as a 3yo last year before running third to Ethiopia in the AJC Derby. He wasn’t seen at the races then for some nine months and made his return in the Apollo Stakes where, on a heavy track, he finished ten lengths form Alma’s Fury. Got onto a drier surface in the G3 Newmarket Handicap at Newcastle and under 59kgs, beat all bar Bello home. Fitter for those two runs but might need this run as well after the lengthy lay-off.

Odds: $21.00

 

9. SOLZHENITSYN – D Brown (9)

Ran a great race first up in the Canterbury Stakes for Queensland trainer Rob Heathcote where after travelling wide throughout and on the pace, stuck on soundly to finish 3rd behind Pierro and More Joyous. He ran third to Moment of Change and We’re Gonna Rock second up last prep in the G1 Rupert Clarke Stakes and has to be considered to be one of the leading chances outside the favourite. Drier the better.

Odds: $15.00

 

10. FONTELINA – P Robl (1)

Resumed in the G1 Newmarket Handicap and found trouble over the later stages of the race when seventh (beaten 5.7 lengths) behind Shamexpress and Moment of Change before stepping out at 150/1 in the Cantebury Stakes. It wasn’t the worst run you’ve seen by an outsider, the 4yo gelding by Testa Rossa was last and widest turning before finishing within four lengths of Pierro. That said, I can’t see were the improvement will come from that would make him a contender here.

Odds: $126.00

 

11. PIERRO – N Rawiller (7)

Will put my hand up and say I had the mare to beat him last start in the Canterbury Classic and at the 300m when she pulled off his back, I liked my chances however, he displayed the class that saw him crowned Champion 2yo of last season when he pinned his ears back and held her by ¾ of a length. If they take him on, doubt there is one that can go with him and if they try and run him down, doubt they’ll be able to pass him.

Odds: $1.55

 

12. REBEL DANE – C Williams (3)

Won his first four races straight, including a sensational effort in the G2 Royal Sovereign Stakes when first up this preparation. He backed that up by pushing Pierro to a nose in the G2 Hobartville Stakes and after that performance, was installed 7/4 favourite for the Randwick Guineas. Had a lovely run just behind the leading pack but couldn’t produce the sprint when required over the mile and he finished fourth (beaten 3 ¾). Gets a lovely run again but at this grade, think the 1500m will also be a touch beyond his best.

Odds: $7.00

 

OVERVIEW

King Mufhasa crosses from his wide gate with Solzhenitzyn. Pierro and Rebel Dane handy. Can’t go past Pierro for all the obvious reasons but can’t afford to get on at the $1.50 either, so looking for those who will fill the places. Shoot Out (who surprisingly from five starts this track, his yet to register a win) is clear second pick for mine. He’ll track Pierro everywhere and get the last shot.  Danleigh and Solzhenitzyn were both good in similar grade last start. The former is drawn well and has a solid record this track, and Sozhenitzyn can only be improved one would think for his first up third to Pierro and More Joyous.

 

 
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