Race 1 – 12:35PM CLEANAWAY MAX LEES CLASSIC (900 METRES)
The Max Lees Classic for the 2YO’s to kick things off at Newcastle. Field of 11 and all bar one are on debut.
Speed looks reasonably obvious over this 900m and off the trials it will be #11 STELLAR AMI who will take up the running. She looks to have the speed to cross from barrier 9. #10 and #4 may be the two to camp in behind.
Two clear horses of focus from a betting standpoint to kick things off. #11 STELLAR AMI looks quick and that is naturally a great starting point for this 900m sprint. She is by champion sire I Am Invincible, out of a stakes placed Not A Single Doubt filly who looks a nice type with brilliant speed. She was purchased for $600,000 and looks a chance in the Magic Millions in January. Loved her Warwick Farm trial win and she looks the one they will have to beat. There will be a question mark about whether she is a bit of a speedy squib but that’s fine for 900 here and think she got through the line well enough to suggest she is the deserved favourite.
If they over do it out in front, #5 TOYTOWN could well be the strongest late. He has been back in his two trials and that’s not ideal over 900m but he has looked to have a sharp turn of foot. Trialled better than Prince Kirk in his first trial and that horse trialled better than #3 FAST FEATHER when they met.
#1 BRONZE LION won his heat at Gosford leading in and Bullock looked confident on him. Home track for Lees is a big tick as he would have this race earmarked in his calendar. Clark on today and a winning chance.
Summary:
Confident #11 STELLAR AMI will be leading and very hard to beat. Backing her. Could save #5 TOYTOWN.
Betting Suggestion:
#11 STELLAR AMI (WIN) small save #5 TOYTOWN
