Zabeelionaire 2012 Melbourne Cup Profile
Clinton Payne, www.racenet.com.au
Zabeelionaire is currently at odds of $51 in the 2012 Melbourne Cup and Racenet takes a look at his chances in the big race.
Last race: He came through the Group I Mackinnon Stakes over 2000 metres when working home strongly to finish fifth, beaten two lengths, in a fast run race.
Recent form: He finished sixth, beaten 2-3/4 lengths, in the Group I Caulfield Cup over 2400 metres. Prior to that he was down the track in the Group I Turnbull Stakes over 2000 metres at Flemington.
Racing style: He tends to in a midfield position.
Trainer: Leon Corstens hasn’t won a Melbourne Cup but importantly he knows what it takes to win the great race. Corstens used to be the stable foreman for Bart Cummings and was with the stable for a few of the Cups King’s 12 Melbourne Cup winners.
Pros: This horse is coming to his peak right on time with solid runs at his last two in good Melbourne Cup form races. He’s by Zabeel, the sire of three Melbourne Cup winners, out of a Carnegie mare, which suggests the 3200 metres won’t be a problem.
Cons: While barriers don’t play as big a part in the Melbourne Cup as they do in most races, gate 24 is terrible for Zabeelionaire, who midfield or worse and may have to go way back to get cover.
Does he have the class to win a modern day Melbourne Cup?
Assessment: He’s a fit horse that has improved with each run into Tuesday, and his Mackinnon run was “Cummings-esque”. There are pluses and minuses to his credentials but he’s not without an each-way chance if the breaks go his way in the run.
Current odds: Sportsbet are offering $51 about Zabeelionaire in the Melbourne Cup.
Supreme Warrior worries his rivals
/in News, Supreme Warrior News /by adminSpicer Thoroughbred’s SUPREME WARRIOR wins Race 6 at Bendigo 29/11/12
Supreme Warrior scored his 4th win from 10 starts and made it 2 in a row when he easily accounted for a small field at Bendigo this afternoon.
The 4yo son of Golan likes to do everything at double speed but on the flip side is tough as nails and despite getting challenged in the run home, rider M. Rodd never panicked and clicked him into another gear. In response the big fella raced clear and won well, setting himself up for a 1400m race at Flemington on the 15th of December.
This racehorse has a truckload of ability and is still learning his trade. We expect he will go on to win some decent races once he matures and gets his racing smarts.
Not A Single Doubt / Exo Colt Update 28/11/12
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Supreme Warrior overcomes difficulty to score
/in News, Supreme Warrior News /by adminSpicer Thoroughbreds SUPREME WARRIOR wins race 8 at Bendigo, Nov 14th 2012.
Promising galloper, Supreme Warrior returned to the winner’s list this afternoon when he proved too classy at Bendigo, despite things not going his way.
After the jump he suffered early interference causing the saddle to shift forward, so M. Rodd was left with no choice but to let him stride and he assumed the lead shortly afterwards. Rodd held him together for as long as possible and he did a fantastic job to stave off the challenges from Oriental Ruby and Classic Elle.
Zabeelionaire’s Melbourne Cup dream over- for this year anyway.
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Clinton Payne, www.racenet.com.au
Zabeelionaire is currently at odds of $51 in the 2012 Melbourne Cup and Racenet takes a look at his chances in the big race.
Last race: He came through the Group I Mackinnon Stakes over 2000 metres when working home strongly to finish fifth, beaten two lengths, in a fast run race.
Recent form: He finished sixth, beaten 2-3/4 lengths, in the Group I Caulfield Cup over 2400 metres. Prior to that he was down the track in the Group I Turnbull Stakes over 2000 metres at Flemington.
Racing style: He tends to in a midfield position.
Trainer: Leon Corstens hasn’t won a Melbourne Cup but importantly he knows what it takes to win the great race. Corstens used to be the stable foreman for Bart Cummings and was with the stable for a few of the Cups King’s 12 Melbourne Cup winners.
Pros: This horse is coming to his peak right on time with solid runs at his last two in good Melbourne Cup form races. He’s by Zabeel, the sire of three Melbourne Cup winners, out of a Carnegie mare, which suggests the 3200 metres won’t be a problem.
Cons: While barriers don’t play as big a part in the Melbourne Cup as they do in most races, gate 24 is terrible for Zabeelionaire, who midfield or worse and may have to go way back to get cover.
Does he have the class to win a modern day Melbourne Cup?
Assessment: He’s a fit horse that has improved with each run into Tuesday, and his Mackinnon run was “Cummings-esque”. There are pluses and minuses to his credentials but he’s not without an each-way chance if the breaks go his way in the run.
Current odds: Sportsbet are offering $51 about Zabeelionaire in the Melbourne Cup.
Zabeelionaire spot-on for Melbourne Cup tilt after slashing Mackinnon run
/in News, Zemoment News /by adminFlemington Racecourse
Gr1 winner Zabeelionaire is on target for a crack at the big one after a cracking 5th in the Gr1 Mackinnon Stakes this afternoon. In what looks like a classic Bart Cummings preparation, our bloke finished powerfully to run 5th 2.1L away from winner Alcopop.
If we can get some luck at the barrier draw later today we would have to be in the Cup with a decent hope.
Commanding Jewel grabs Group 1 glory winning the One Thousand Guineas
/in Commanding Jewel News, News /by adminRunning up to her looks, the stunning Commanding Jewel strolls home to win the Gr1 event
Commanding Jewel is now a Group One winner.
The ¾ sister to Atlantic Jewel claimed the honours in her own right today when she brilliantly took out the One Thousand Guineas courtesy of an outstanding ride by champion jockey, Damien Oliver and a perfect training feat my the master, Leon Corstens.
Amid much media controversy over a betting scandal, Ollie was keen to show he still has what it takes to win the big ones and he disregarded the headlines to concentrate on the issue at hand, riding this filly to perfection. She settled in about 7th spot and once he eased her into daylight she pounced on the lead and raced away to give her rivals a galloping lesson.
“I can’t thank Leon enough. He is having a great run. He has a great team and to him and Brad and the owners that have stuck by me at this time, I can’t thank them enough,” Ollie said.
Leon, no stranger to Group One winners, had this filly trained to the minute and the way she won was testament to that.
Congratulations to the fantastic connections who now have an extremely valuable broodmare on their hands.
She will now go for a ell earned break and hopefully be back late Autumn.
(left to right) Brad Spicer, Leon Corstens & Damien Oliver celebrate the Gr1 win.
Commanding Jewel brave 3rd in Gr2 E. Manifold
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Commanding Jewel added to her Black Type resumé this afternoon but was 0.4L from being a Group 2 winner when a gutsy 3rd in the Edward Manifold Stks at Flemington this afternoon.
In a change of tactics with the aim of teaching her to her relax, she was ridden with a sit today and though pulled early she eventually relaxed. When it was time to go she was unable to wear down eventual winner Maybe Discreet, but was far from disgraced in her effort and it is now full steam ahead for her Grand Final, the Gr1 One Thousand Guineas in 10 days time.