Star sprinter Overpass will take on 10 rivals as he bids to become the first horse to win Ascot’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) three times.
The Bjorn Baker-trained speedster has come up with barrier three for Saturday’s feature sprint and, for the third straight year, will carry the number one saddlecloth.
Among his key rivals are The Quokka winner Jokers Grin, Eastern raider Rey Magnerio and high-class mare Benedetta, ensuring a deep and competitive edition of the race.
See below the final field and barrier draw for Saturday’s Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.
| No | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OVERPASS | Bjorn Baker | Joshua Parr | 3 | 58.5kg |
| 2 | JOKERS GRIN | Bernie Miller | Patrick Carbery | 6 | 58.5kg |
| 3 | OSCAR’S FORTUNE | Dion Luciani | Chris Parnham | 5 | 58.5kg |
| 4 | REY MAGNERIO | Robbie Griffiths | William Pike | 8 | 58.5kg |
| 5 | ROPE THEM IN | Steve Wolfe | Shaun McGruddy | 10 | 58.5kg |
| 6 | LIBERTAD | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Jamie Mott | 2 | 58.5kg |
| 7 | MAN CRUSH | Luke Fernie | Holly Watson | 7 | 58.5kg |
| 8 | SPACEWALK | Grant & Alana Williams | Lucy Fiore | 1 | 58.5kg |
| 9 | REPOSSESSION | Chris & Michael Gangemi | Brad Parnham | 4 | 58.5kg |
| 10 | BENEDETTA | Ciaron Maher | Daniel Stackhouse | 9 | 56.5kg |
| 11 | LUANA MISS | Trevor Andrews | Shaun O’Donnell | 11 | 51.5kg |
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