With all due respect,and the fact that the owner, or relative of the owner contributes to this forum, I shall tone down my reply a little.

Badger's Wood is no doubt a handy horse with a bit of ability, but it certainly isn't up to Group 1 status on what he's done so far.

TRIVIA FACT:- Last campaign BW also strung together three wins in a row, a win at Donald 2000m, Flemington 2000m, and Caulfield 1800m. He also runs well first up with a Win and a 3rd from two starts First up. Well he certainly is versatile, you rarely see a distance horse able to perform firtup over 1200m.