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Doncaster Mile 2017 race preview
31 March 2017 15:47 PM
Randwick was almost a Heavy 8 this morning, and with sunshine predicted in Sydney up to Saturday evening, it's likely to be upgraded before they jump in the $3.1 Million Doncaster Mile. There's a top field assembled for one of the best races across the Autumn Carnival, with many chances amongst the twenty horse field.
Key Chances
2. Le Romain comes off three top class runs including a win and a second in heavy going. Drawn well to find a good position in transit. He's won two from three at this distance and has only missed a place from eight starts at Randwick. Top chance.
10. Redkirk Warrior was impressive in the Newmarket winning by 2 lengths. Steps up to the mile and jumps from barrier 15. Tougher challenge but showed he has talent. Chance.
5. Happy Clapper finished half a length away in the Epsom last year at this distance. Can't fault his two runs back this preparation. Improving track helps his cause. Contender.
3. Palentino worked well through his preparation before winning last start over the mile at Flemington. CF Orr run when 1.6 lengths behind Black Heart Bart rates well for this. Can win.
1. Hauraki. Two runs on heavy have been sound this preparation. Won the Epsom over the mile last preparation. Can't be dismissed despite the wide draw.
11. McCreery has proven he is up to this grade when second to Le Romain in the G1 Cantala and 1.5 lengths away in the Epsom. Won well first-up and then reported to be too wet at his recent outing behind Winx. If he settles well he's right in this.
Of the others.....
16. Antonio Giuseppe wasn't suited at WFA at his recent go. Was very good fresh when winning easily at 1500m. Expect him to position well in the running from his draw. Good outside chance.
7. Ecuador. Forgive his recent effort over 2000m when he led with pace on. Two runs prior rate well for this race. Finished 2.3 lengths behind Winx in the 2015 Epsom over the mile. Consider.
6. It's Somewhat. Started this preparation in style wining the G2 Ajax at 1500m. Third 4.6 lengths behind Winx in the G1 George Main reads well for this. Contender.
The Verdict
1st Le Romain is very hard to go past despite there being a multitude of chances in the race. Ticks all the boxes on form and has drawn to get a great run in transit.
2nd It's Somewhat looks overs. His third in at the mile behind Winx and first start win this preparation on a soft 6 suggest he has to be a contender.
3rd Redkirk Warrior
Mike Steward