Blackbook: Tom Magnier ready to capture Golden Slipper with Learning To Fly

“I bear in mind after I first got here to Australia the Golden Slipper was simply probably the most well-known race however it’s nonetheless the one race we haven’t received, ’’ Magnier stated.

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“For those who stated to Dad (John Magnier) or anybody at Coolmore what’s the race globally that Coolmore desires to win the Golden Slipper can be up there within the prime two,’’ Magnier stated. “The opposite can be the Kentucky Derby.’’

Coolmore may need their finest likelihood but to lastly win the $5m Golden Slipper, run at Rosehill Gardens on March 18, with unbeaten filly Studying To Fly.

The Annabel Neasham-trained filly retained favouritism at $4 with TAB Mounted Odds for the world’s richest juvenile race after a combating win within the Reisling Stakes at Randwick final Saturday.

Though Studying To Fly solely had a half head to spare on the road over Facile, Magnier thought there was loads of benefit within the filly’s effort.

“They went very quick early, the sectionals early have been very, very fast,’’ Magnier stated.

“So, she needed to do it the onerous approach however she by no means gave up, that was an amazing signal, she has a little bit of combat in her.

“We wouldn’t commerce her for something. She’s unbelievable, we’re delighted together with her, she is one thing particular.’’

Magnier felt Studying To Fly “idled” when she was left in entrance within the Reisling and can be higher ridden off the pace in a high-pressure race just like the Golden Slipper.

“Chad (Schofield, jockey) didn’t suppose she significantly favored being in entrance,’’ Magnier stated.

“She idled a bit so I’d say she is a greater chaser as she confirmed when she got here from again within the area within the Inglis Millennium.’’

Studying To Fly’s apparent versatility negates to some extent the all-important Golden Slipper barrier draw.

“The Golden Slipper is a tough race to win and though I’m not too nervous in regards to the barrier draw, you’ll be happier in the event you drew an excellent one,’’ Magnier stated.

Rival coach Michael Freedman was joyful to see Studying To Fly and Facile ending prime two within the Reisling Stakes because it franked the type of his filly, Blanc De Blanc.

Blanc De Blanc was narrowly overwhelmed by Studying To Fly within the Inglis Millennium then ran a luckless third to Lazzago and Facile within the Candy Embrace Stakes.

Freedman, who ready Communist to win the Group 1 Randwick Guineas final Saturday, stated Blanc De Blanc may have an opportunity to safe a Golden Slipper begin within the Group 3 $200,000 Magic Night time Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens subsequent Saturday.

YOU CAN BET ON IT

There have been a number of bets on Communist of $500 at $16 to win the Randwick Guineas however he was solely the ninth-best backed in a market dominated by Aft Cabin.

Communist proved too robust for his rivals whereas unplaced Aft Cabin, who had 50 per cent of the outlays, had some big bets together with $30,000 at $2.70 and $10,000 at $2.20.

Artorius ($9) was additionally largely neglected for the Canterbury Stakes after opening at $4.60 and drifting to $7 though there have been some good bets of $1,000 at $9 and two extra $1,000 bets at $7.

The massive cash for the race was for Imperatriz, together with $8,000 at $2.20 and $5,000 at $2.35, with the mare in entrance till the ultimate few bounds when Artorius unleashed his good ending burst.

Reisling Stakes winner Studying To Fly was one of many best-backed runners on this system with successful bets of $10,000 at $1.85 and a number of bets of $5,000 between $1.65 and $1.70.

FIVE TO FOLLOW

Cylinder (race 2) stored the strain on Purple Resistance from the 600m and received the higher of his rival within the straight to forge clear and scored comfortably. He’s the kind of two-year-old who thrives below strain which can stand him in good stead for the Golden Slipper.

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Studying To Fly (race 3) was ridden with intent to carry the rail and share the lead with Facile earlier than edging clear to win. They went onerous early within the race so Studying To Fly wanted to indicate class and dedication to win. She shall be higher ridden off pace in a fast-run Golden Slipper.

Sir Lucan (race 4) was having his first run because the 2021 Melbourne Cup and was magnificent main all through to win. A Listed winner in England, he’s a powerful stayer and is on monitor for the Sydney Cup.

Dashing Legend (race 5) ran second within the Reisling Stakes at this assembly 12 months in the past however she has by no means been going higher than she is that this marketing campaign. She received at a Canterbury evening assembly then made the transition to stakes grade look simple within the Fireball. Promising filly on the rise.

Giga Kick (race 6) blew the beginning and in 1000m races at this stage, it’s nearly inconceivable to get well and win. However Giga Kick’s closing effort to run third within the Problem Stakes was excellent below the circumstances and he’s looming because the one to beat within the TJ Smith Stakes.

TURF TALK

“I’m not booked for anything going ahead – however I’m obtainable!” stated famous person Hong Kong-based jockey Zac Purton after his Group 1 double.

“I’ve received little question Communist is a greater chaser and I’ve at all times felt that there was this type of run in him,’’ stated coach Michael Freedman.

“The beginning is every part to this horse, if he begins you’ll be able to win,” stated Anthony Freedman, coach of Artorius.

“What a homecoming. It was solely her sixth begin in a race and to go to a Group 2 weight-for-age race towards some very completed horses, it was an amazing effort,’’ stated Grahame Begg, coach of Passive Aggressive.

“She is ‘tactical’, she could be very versatile, she could be very skilled – it’s so thrilling having a filly like this going into the Golden Slipper,’’ stated Annabel Neasham, coach of Studying To Fly.

“He’s already exempt however the ATC placed on a $1m bonus if a horse received two leads-up to the Golden Slipper after which wins the large one as properly. I feel that offers James McDonald slightly additional incentive to take the journey on Cylinder in two weeks,’’ stated coach James Cummings.

CRUNCH TIME

Giga Kick (race 6) ran a superb 32.32s closing 600m – the quickest of the assembly – to come back from final and end third within the Problem Stakes. His closing splits of 10.39s and 11.08s have been additionally one of the best of the day.

Cylinder (race 2) was robust to the road, recording 33.85s to run energy previous Purple Resistance within the Todman Stakes. By comparability, Studying To Fly got here house in 35.45s to win the Reisling Stakes though the fillies went a lot more durable early within the race.

Sir Lucan (race 4) reeled off 4 successive sub 12s sectionals together with a 11.27s break up between the 400m and 200m to attain a powerful win over 200m at his first run in 17 months. Stylish stayer and can solely enhance with racing.

Kote (race 5) was ridden conservatively early and responded properly, ending strongly to run second behind Dashing Legend. Kote ran his closing 600m in 33.55s.

Artorius (race 7) appeared to be in a decent spot on the prime of the straight however Zac Purton discovered a approach via and he charged house in 33.4s to attain an excellent win.

STEWARDS SAY

Tycoon Evie (race 10) suffered interference close to the road with jockey Zac Purton protesting towards first-over-the-line Leap The Broom, ridden by Zac Lloyd. Stewards decided that Leap The Broom shifted out abruptly regardless of the efforts of Lloyd to straighten his mount, leading to Tycoon Evie being severely checked, clipping the heels of Leap The Broom and blundering badly. Stewards have been happy that Tycoon Evie would have completed prematurely of Leap The Broom had it not been for this interference and, accordingly, upheld the protest third towards 1st, amending the placings with Jal Lei declared the winner from Tycoon Evie and Leap The Broom.

Artorius (race 7) started solely pretty and was held up for clear operating till passing the 300m. Approaching and passing the 50m he shifted out below strain and raced tight with Golden Mile.

Soulcombe (race 4) was sluggish to start from a large barrier and jockey James McDonald instructed stewards the gelding doesn’t possess any early tactical pace and once more settled on the rear of the sphere. Soulcombe was not suited by the average early tempo with the race creating right into a dash house.

Giga Kick (race 6) was slightly fractious within the boundaries and commenced awkwardly, blundered after which needed to be checked when crowded for room between Paulele and Sacred Satono. Giga Kick settled on the rear of the sphere and, consequently, when capable of get hold of clear operating from contained in the 400m closed off extraordinarily properly.

RANDWICK SNAPSHOT WITH RON DUFFICY

RUN OF THE DAY

How are you going to go previous Artorius! After the stylish NZ mare Imperatriz skipped away wanting the winner he received clear operating and with a sniff of victory he savaged the road for a really worthwhile end result for connections.

FORGET THEY RAN

Tycoon Evie ought to have left Randwick Racecourse a Group 3 winner however sadly via no fault of her personal she needed to end second via default. Though she received the protest it was not sufficient as Jal Lei caught her head out and beat her for second.

ONE TO FOLLOW

Giga Kick was simple out there and after getting chopped out firstly his hopes have been dashed. His closing ending sectionals have been superb on a smooth monitor and he’s absolutely nonetheless proper in rivalry for all the large sprints forward.

RIDE OF THE DAY

Zac Purton was again in Sydney in a giant approach successful each Group 1 races. He’s an excellent rider and the punters pal who doesn’t take a again step.

NSW RACING – THE WEEK AHEAD

#What’s on in NSW racing this week:

Monday: Tamworth, Wagga Wagga

Tuesday: Taree

Wednesday: Kensington

Thursday: Newcastle (Provincial Halfway Championships Qualifier), Goulburn

Friday: Kembla Grange (Group 3 Kembla Grange Traditional), Muswellbrook

Saturday: Rosehill Gardens, Gosford

Sunday: Coonamble (Nation Champs Qualifier), Canberra (Black Opal Stakes)

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