I would say that Alinghi is the most promising "up & comer"around.I just cannot see her getting beaten in the Slipper or the Sires if they keep her racing after the Slipper.I think she will get over a bit of ground and will be even better over 1400/1600 metres.The current mindset amongst rival jockeys & trainers can only help her cause,they don't think they can beat her,so watch out for some crazy riding tactics in the Slipper from her rivals.My only doubt in the Slipper is if it rains,she is not bred to go a yard in the wet.Starcraft is an exciting horse,but I wouldn't back him beyond 2000 metres as his breeding would suggest he would struggle over ground in top company.Rest is also exciting,but IMO Starcraft should have beaten him last time they met.Why they took young M.Pumpa off is beyond me,unless the owners/trainer wanted a Qld. jockey,but Seamer didn't do him any favours that day.Special Harmony is very talented,but remember she is a 3yo filly racing against her own age and sex,and there is just nothing else around in her group that can get near her.Lee has placed her beautifully &IMO she would win the Oaks,but watch a little girl called Timbourina next time they meet,probably in the Oaks.If Lee decides to run her against the males in the Derby,I will say here & now she cannot win.
Dance Hero is good,but I would like to see him come from off the pace and win.The only time he got rolled was when he couldn't lead,and he won't lead in the Slipper either.If you look at his early sectionals he just doesn't have enough early speed to lead a Slipper field that includes Crimson Reign & Wager,UNLESS they let him,which they wont.
My thoughts only,sorry this post got so long
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