The Aussie Clothing Down Under Epic
The Champ is Here
The top three finishers in last season’s Diamond Cup clash again in the S35 renewal of The Aussie Clothing Down Under Epic Cup at Sydney Harbour Racecourse on Saturday. On recent form there is little to choose between Triple Crown Champion Relaunch, Addie Over Magoo and Voodoo Child. And then there is Greatest Stable Ever ’s smart Great-D Black Lion, Magoo Fine Equine’s Roxanne Ritchi and Chasing Lancelot from the cassie yard, also to consider.
There are many variables at play in what should be a cracker of a contest.
RECAP: ROUNDING OUT THE TOP 5
06/25/2016
Pos | Gate | Horse | Stable | Jockey | Time |
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1 | 1 | Relaunch | Angel’s Flight | Clara Colla | 2:47.928 |
2 | 4 | Addie Over Magoo | crowsrock | Adena Quinnie | 2:51.543 |
3 | 8 | Chasing Lancelot | cassie | Zachery Jandron | 2:52.318 |
4 | 3 | Voodoo Child | Bristol Turks | Marlyn Wehner | 2:53.423 |
5 | 6 | Great-D Black Lion | Greatest Stable Ever | Adam Zweifel | 2:53.869 |
1. Relaunch |
5yo stallion from Angel’s Flight, Career earnings: $5,426,900 Overall rating: Admirable(59) – Competitive |
Stable comments: – “Relaunch has done everything I’ve ask of him and come into the race ready to go. Hopefully his performance can exceed that this weekend”
2. Under It Me Luv |
5yo stallion from Dopey Donkeys Digs, Career earnings: $661,000 Overall rating: Admirable(57) – Natural champion |
Stable comments: – “Under It Me Luv has a very slim chance of finishing in the top 5. Unfortunately despite having the Natural Champion style he is far from ‘Champion’ material. Relaunch seems to be the obvious winner, if anyone even comes close to causing an upset I’d be very very surprised”
3. Voodoo Child |
5yo stallion from Bristol Turks, Career earnings: $2,619,037 Overall rating: Admirable(59) – Natural champion |
Stable comments: – “Voodoo Child is the perennial runner-up, close but no-cigar. He’s been chasing Relaunch throughout his career and I can’t see anything changing in this race to be honest. I think Voodoo will have enough to last the distance and should finish in the money but can’t see anybody catching Relaunch in this one.”
4. Addie Over Magoo |
5yo mare from crowsrock, Career earnings: $2,426,600 Overall rating: Admirable(56) – Natural champion |
Stable comments: – “Consistent runner but still looking for that big win. Good heat run with 2nd fastest time and the 2,800m should suit. Got real close to Relaunch in there last cup final race so hoping for a similar run here.”
5. Roxanne Ritchi |
5yo mare from Magoo’s Fine Equine, Career earnings: $978,071 Overall rating: Admirable(59) – Unpredictable |
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6. Great-D Black Lion |
5yo stallion from Greatest Stable Ever, Career earnings: $827,270 Overall rating: Admirable(59) |
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7. Cavalry Preview |
5yo mare from riding unite, Career earnings: $80,000 Overall rating: Miserable(14) |
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8. Chasing Lancelot |
5yo mare from cassie, Career earnings: $1,669,293 Overall rating: Admirable(56) – Unpredictable |
Stable comments: – “Love all epic cups but usually only an also ran. My horse ran well to qualify and would need a good track to show her best. Would be nice to win this one Saturday because a world trophy has never arrived at Cassie. My prediction 3rd behind the Triple Crown winner and Addie Over Magoo. Fingers crossed for the Aussie Epic.”