With more than a few mares choosing to avoid a clash with the dominant More Joyous in the Queen Of The Turf Stakes the George Ryder Stakes takes even more importance on 2011 Golden Slipper Day.
The last Group 1 before the main event Golden Slipper, the George Ryder is worth $400,000 over a 1500m trek.
A field of 15 has been assembled and some of the match ups on offer are sure to create plnety of excitement.
New Zealand horse Wall Street faces one of his toughest tests yet up against an Aussie field including Triple Elegance, Aloha, Ilovethiscity, Theseo and Rangirangdoo.
Chris Waller has charged into the race with three good chances and the Cummings stable is one of the only majors not represented.
On a day of five group 1′s you could be forgiven for forgetting about the George Ryder but after having a look through our 2011 George Ryder Stakes Form Guide you’ll soon see why you should be involved in Race #6 at Rosheill Gardens.
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2011 George Ryder Stakes Form Guide
#1 – Theseo (Barrier – 12) (59kgs)
- Trainer: Gai Waterhouse
- Jockey: Nash Rawiller
- Career Stats: 39s – 11w – 9p
- Last Start: 8th at Warwick Farm
One of the stars of the Waterhouse stable and certainly not done with yet. Surprisingly the seven-year-old has never run this distance..
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#2 – Rangirangdoo (Barrier – 1) (59kgs)
- Trainer: Chris Waller
- Jockey: Corey Brown
- Career Stats: 20s – 9w – 9p
- Last Start: 4th at Rosehill.
Hard to believe that a horse could turn heads after running fourth in a five horse race but that’s exactly what this horse managed to do. Might not be there yet, but will be better.
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#3 – Danleigh (Barrier – 8) (59kgs)
- Trainer: Chris Waller
- Jockey: Hugh Bowman
- Career Stats: 41s – 9w – 14p
- Last Start: 1st at Warwick Farm
Won his last start race and has a first and a second from this track + distance. Forget the seven next to his age, he has a bit left in him yet.
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#4 – Wall Street (Barrier – 7) (59kgs)
- Trainer: Jeff Lynds
- Jockey: Craig Williams
- Career Stats: 21s –11w – 4p
- Last Start: 2nd in NZ.
The big kiwi is back and looking to improve on his 7th in last year’s Cox Plate. He can handle any surface so he’s a great all rounder to have at decent odds.
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#5 –King Mufhasa (Barrier – 9) (59kgs)
- Trainer: Stephen Mckee
- Jockey: Michael Rodd
- Career Stats: 21s – 2w – 8p
- Last Start: 4th at Caulfield
Won two of his last three and beat Wall Street in February on New Zealand soil. Wasn’t disgraced by More Joyous and Whobegotyou last start so watch for him out in front.
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#6 – Centennial Park (Barrier – 14) (59kgs)
- Trainer: David Payne
- Jockey: Glyn Schofield
- Career Stats: 26s – 7w – 7p
- Last Start: 2nd at Warwick Farm
Some good results in his last few runs and his mixed it with the best. Awesome place chance and a must for exotics.
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#7 – Dao Dao (Barrier – 4) (59kgs)
- Trainer: M,W & J Hawkes
- Jockey: Dwayne Dunn
- Career Stats: 24s – 7w – 11p
- Last Start: 2nd at Flemington
Placed in his last three and all have been Group rated races. Can’t argue with $1.5 million in prize money, this horse is a chance..
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#8 – Captain Sonador (Barrier – 10) (59kgs)
- Trainer: Roger Milne
- Jockey: Shane Scriven
- Career Stats: 28s – 6w – 8p
- Last Start: 6th at Gold Coast
Recent runs have all been on the Gold Coast. Connections must have faith to pay for the trip but the jump in class should be too much.
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#9 – Love Conquers All (Barrier – 13) (59kgs)
- Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes
- Jockey: Chris Munce
- Career Stats: 14s – 6w – 3p
- Last Start: 2nd at Rosehill
A last start second behind More Joyous may as well be a win. Overall win percentage looks good however she hasn’t had one for a little while.
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#10 – Triple Elegance (Barrier – 5) (59kgs)
- Trainer: Chris Waller
- Jockey: Jim Cassidy
- Career Stats: 17s – 7w – 7p
- Last Start: 1st at Warwick Farm
Recent form of this horse looks quite exceptional. Hasn’t missed a place in months with a heap of wins. Most have been in handicap restricted events though.
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#11 – Bold Glance (Barrier – 6) (59kgs)
- Trainer: Norm Hilton
- Jockey: Scott Seamer
- Career Stats: 26s – 8w – 8p
- Last Start: 1st at Gold Coast
Norm doesn’t get a lot of runners in big Group 1′s so you can understand why he took this opportunity. Would love to see him place but it’d be a huge upset.
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#12 – Keepin’ The Dream (Barrier – 15) (59kgs)
- Trainer: J & G Lee
- Jockey: Peter Wells
- Career Stats: 43s – 6w – 6p
- Last Start: 1st at Newcastle
Love to see lesser known trainers and jockeys in the big races. Horse isn’t bad after winning the Newcastle Handicap but needs plenty of luck here.
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#13 – Aloha (Barrier – 3) (57kgs)
- Trainer: Mick Price
- Jockey: Glen Boss
- Career Stats: 17s – 8w – 6p
- Last Start: 1st at Rosehill
Hard to describe the turn of form this horse has had with a flood of back-to-back wins. If she’s on her game she won’t be beaten, just a matter of how much more she has in her.
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#14 – Ilovethiscity (Barrier – 11) (56.5kgs)
- Trainer: Grahame Begg
- Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
- Career Stats: 11s – 4w – 3p
- Last Start: 1st at Warwick farm
Here’s the main contender with his last two this preparation simply superb. Has a touch less weight than the rest but no experience on a dead track.
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#15 – Skilled (Barrier – 2) (56.5kgs)
- Trainer: Peter Snowden
- Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy
- Career Stats: 13s – 3w – 6p
- Last Start: 2nd at Warwick Farm
Has placed this year in the Royal Sovereign, Hobartville and Randwick Guineas. Just needs to find that extra gear to win the race but is a a shoe in for a place form gate 2.
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