{"id":11780,"date":"2018-10-24T22:29:50","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T22:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/more\/group-1-manikato-stakes-betting-preview-analysis\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T09:38:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T09:38:50","slug":"group-1-manikato-stakes-betting-preview-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/horse-racing\/group-1-manikato-stakes-betting-preview-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Group 1 Manikato Stakes Betting Preview & Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moonee Valley Race 7 \u2013 21:30 AEDT<\/a>
\nOPEN Group 1
\n1200m
\n$1,000,000.00
\nGood 4
\nRail true entire circuit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Horse <\/strong><\/td>\nTrainer<\/strong><\/td>\nJockey<\/strong><\/td>\nWeight (kg)<\/strong><\/td>\nBarrier<\/strong><\/td>\nCurrent Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1. Brave Smash<\/strong><\/td>\nDarren Weir<\/strong><\/td>\nHugh Bowman<\/strong><\/td>\n58.5<\/strong><\/td>\n9<\/strong><\/td>\n$9.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. Kementari<\/strong><\/td>\nJames Cummings<\/strong><\/td>\nGlyn Schofield<\/strong><\/td>\n58.5<\/strong><\/td>\n12<\/strong><\/td>\n$5.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. Malaguerra<\/strong><\/td>\nPeter Gelagotis<\/strong><\/td>\nBen Melham<\/strong><\/td>\n58.5<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\n$11.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. Voodoo Lad<\/strong><\/td>\nDarren Weir<\/strong><\/td>\nMark Zahra<\/strong><\/td>\n58.5<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/strong><\/td>\n$15.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. Jungle Edge<\/strong><\/td>\nMick Bell<\/strong><\/td>\nDylan Dunn<\/strong><\/td>\n58.5<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/strong><\/td>\n$27.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. Spirit of Valor<\/strong><\/td>\nA P O\u2019Brien<\/strong><\/td>\nOisin Murphy<\/strong><\/td>\n58.5<\/strong><\/td>\n14<\/strong><\/td>\n$12.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7. Intelligence Cross<\/strong><\/td>\nA P O\u2019Brien<\/strong><\/td>\nE J McNamara<\/strong><\/td>\n58.5<\/strong><\/td>\n5<\/strong><\/td>\n$81.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8. U S Navy Flag<\/strong><\/td>\nA P O\u2019Brien<\/strong><\/td>\nRyan Moore<\/strong><\/td>\n58.0<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/strong><\/td>\n$7.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9. Fleet Review<\/strong><\/td>\nA P O\u2019Brien<\/strong><\/td>\nKerrin McEvoy<\/strong><\/td>\n58.0<\/strong><\/td>\n11<\/strong><\/td>\n$35.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10. Houtzen<\/strong><\/td>\nToby Edmonds<\/strong><\/td>\nRyan Maloney<\/strong><\/td>\n56.5<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/strong><\/td>\n$7.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11. Tulip<\/strong><\/td>\nD & B Hayes & T Dabernig<\/strong><\/td>\nRegan Bayliss<\/strong><\/td>\n56.5<\/strong><\/td>\n10<\/strong><\/td>\n$35.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12. Spright<\/strong><\/td>\nGarry Frazer<\/strong><\/td>\nDamien Oliver<\/strong><\/td>\n56.5<\/strong><\/td>\n13<\/strong><\/td>\n$34.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13. Invincible Star<\/strong><\/td>\nG Waterhouse & A Bott<\/strong><\/td>\nStephen Baster<\/strong><\/td>\n56.5<\/strong><\/td>\n7<\/strong><\/td>\n$18.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14. Sunlight<\/strong><\/td>\nTony McEvoy<\/strong><\/td>\nTim Clark<\/strong><\/td>\n51.0<\/strong><\/td>\n3<\/strong><\/td>\n$4.60<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0*<\/strong>Odds correct as of 12pm Wednesday 24 October 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

Race Overview<\/h3>\n

Traditionally, the Manikato Stakes is always run on the Friday night meeting prior to Saturday\u2019s Cox Plate meeting. This year looks to be fairly open with all runners getting a decent shot in the race. It was originally known as the Freeway Stakes until it was named after champion horse Manikato<\/strong> \u2013 who won the race in 1982. Other notable winners of the race include; Chautauqua<\/strong>, Lankan Rupee<\/strong>, Buffering<\/strong>, Sunline<\/strong> and Redoute\u2019s Choice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Race Speed<\/h3>\n

Expect this to be a dash to the finish line with strong speed from a number of runners here. Jungle Edge <\/strong>could lead them from either Sunlight <\/strong>or Invincible Star. Houtzen <\/strong>shouldn\u2019t be far away either and they are all drawn well. U S Navy Flag <\/strong>should be around midfield on the rails. Those out in the wider barriers such as Kementari <\/strong>and Spirit of Valour <\/strong>may struggle to find a position. Malaguerra <\/strong>and Spright <\/strong>will likely have to go back towards the rear.<\/p>\n

Key Runners<\/strong><\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. KEMENTARI ($5.50<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Has gradually moved up in distance this prep all the way up to 1600m, racing in Group 1\u2019s the entire time. Has performed well in each start and nearly snatched the Group 1 Memsie two starts ago. Back in trip to 1200m here which suits in my opinion \u2013 also freshened which could benefit him in the shorter trip. One of the main chances.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. U S NAVY FLAG ($7.50<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Money has come for this Aidan O\u2019Brien runner off the back of an Everest run where not much went his way \u2013 looked like the Heavy track was an issue. Back to drier ground here and fitter here is a huge plus.\u00a0 July Cup winner over in England which looks like strong form for this race. World class jockey on too.<\/p>\n

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      1. SUNLIGHT ($4.60<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Has a tremendous record, particularly on a good track (8: 7-0-1) including a strong 1.3L win last start at Caulfield at Group 3 level. Should be up on the pace here which is always a benefit at the tight turning Valley track. This is a tough test for the speedy filly.<\/p>\n

        Race Selection<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. U S NAVY FLAG ($7.50<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Aidan O\u2019Brien has four runners in this race, but U S Navy Flag looks like his best chance. Completely forgive his last start in The Everest and look for a much-improved showing here in what is a much easier race. Money has come for him already and looks a very good chance here.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Bet Now<\/a><\/p>\n

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          Moonee Valley Race 7 \u2013 21:30 AEDT OPEN Group 1 1200m $1,000,000.00 Good 4 Rail true entire circuit Horse Trainer Jockey Weight (kg) Barrier Current Price 1. Brave Smash Darren Weir Hugh Bowman 58.5 9 $9.00 2. Kementari James Cummings Glyn Schofield 58.5 12 $5.00 3. Malaguerra Peter Gelagotis Ben […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1217],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-horse-racing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11780"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11780\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15870,"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11780\/revisions\/15870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}