NewzTwelve runners are down to contest the $1.25-million Gerry Skelton Memorial Trophy, the feature race on Saturday’s 10-race card. The three-year-old and upward Overnight Allowance contest will run over 5 furlongs (1,000m) straight. The Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Guide assesses the chances: 1.
ATLANTIC CONVOY (CAN): (6 ch h by Stormy Atlantic – My Sweet Emily) – Drawn on the fence at number one. The outside post is usually better going straight. FORMALIST: (4 ch c by Bold Conquest – Miss Formality) –Will find these too hot to handle.
PEPPER STEPPER (USA): (3 b c by Tunwoo – Ribbing) – Has earned his way to this level. Pepper Stepper has the class and talent to compete and is expected to challenge for top honours. SALUTE THE DON: (3 ch c by Aveenu Malcainu – Abicadabby) – This year’s 2000 Guineas winner.
The 5-furlong sprint is not his game and he should not be a major player here. OF A REVOLUTION: ( 7 ch h by McLean’s Music – Hot Spell) – Ran a disappointing 4th behind Pack Plays in the recent None Such Sprint over 6 furlongs. Has been working well since and has no issues with the straight course.
Of A Revolution could lead them home. SHE’S THAT GIRL: (5 ch m by Sensational Slam – Palace Gold) – Has natural speed and is expected to dictate early. If she gets an easy lead she could prove hard to peg back.
ZULU WARRIOR: (5 ch h by Soul Warrior – Lookatmenow) – Capable on his day but others have stronger claims here. GOODBYE FIREFLY (USA): (5 b h by Mucho Macho Man – Shanghai Lady) – Comes in on the back of two straight wins in high claiming company. That winning streak likely ends in this tougher spot.
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