Winx was scratched, but still, it was a great edition of the Chelmsford Stakes (1600m), won in dominant fashion by Hartnell. Here are our ratings from the race.
1. Preferment:
Finished: 4th
Summary: Sat off the speed and though off the bit a fair way out, he stuck on very well and was excellent through the line.
Rating: 7/10
Spring Target: Melbourne Cup
2. Who Shot Thebarman:
Finished: 5th
Summary: He was on the rail behind the tempo. Couldn’t really pick up in the ground but was another that hit the line with purpose.
Rating: 6/10
Spring Targets: Caulfield Cup, Melbourne Cup
3. Hartnell:
Finished: 1st
Summary: Perfect ride from McDonald. Trucked up behind the leaders, peeled out on the turn and won like Black Caviar. Dominant win and a tick that he has come back in great order.
Rating: 10/10
Spring Targets: Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate
4. Grand Marshal:
Finished: 2nd
Summary: What a run this. Sat last and looked as if he’d stay there, but he picked up and surged to run an excellent second.
Rating: 8/10
Spring Targets: Caulfield Cup, Melbourne Cup
5. Storm The Stars:
Finished: 3rd
Summary: Took up the running and copped pressure throughout but to his credit he stuck on pretty well.
Rating: 6/10
Spring Target: Metropolitan
6. Spiritjim
Summary: SCR
7. Winx:
Summary: SCR
8. Prized Icon:
Finished: 6th
Summary: Completely pulled his head off in the run and that sealed his fate against high class seasoned campaigners. Forget and forget.
Rating: 4/10
Spring Target: Caulfield Guineas
