Top Euros at 10 furlongs

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Who figure to be the top Euros this year at the mile and a quarter distance? I'm curious to see which ones are BC nominated.

Any age group?

[brockguy]

Duke Of Marmalade could be the new Dylan Thomas, he's the first to spring to mind,
Ramonti as well.

[NoChanceToDance]

I suppose, thinking about it, out of the ones that are still in training. Ramonti would be at the top on last years' form.

Out of the 3yo's, I suppose New Approach would be most capable at 10 furlongs (although never raced at that distance).

I would have put Darjina up there, but she was disappointing at the weekend

[brockguy]

Originally Posted by NoChanceToDance

I would have put Darjina up there, but she was disappointing at the weekend

I dont think she stays more than a mile..

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by brockguy

I dont think she stays more than a mile..

See, I thought her best trip would be 10 furlongs.

There are some unexposed types, that could turn out to be top class over this trip: Twice Over, Phoenix Tower, Creachadoir, Listen, You'resothrilling.

I suppose we should also give a ention to Soldier of Fortune, who seems to have been forgotten by many.

[brockguy]

Ill have a good look to see what I can come up with after the match...

[SniperSB23]

Duke of Marmalade is actually BC nominated. I wonder if he'll come over. Ramonti, Darjina, and New Approach are all not BC nominated which would definitely reduce the chances of any of them coming over.

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Duke of Marmalade is actually BC nominated. I wonder if he'll come over. Ramonti, Darjina, and New Approach are all not BC nominated which would definitely reduce the chances of any of them coming over.

I'd love to see New Approach run in the classic this year, but due to his trainer (who likes to do things the traditional way) it is VERY unlikely to see him run in America, let alone in the Classic.

After Aidan's luckless venture last year (and the terrible loss of George) it will be interesting to see what view he takes of the BC this year.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by NoChanceToDance

I'd love to see New Approach run in the classic this year, but due to his trainer (who likes to do things the traditional way) it is VERY unlikely to see him run in America, let alone in the Classic.

After Aidan's luckless venture last year (and the terrible loss of George) it will be interesting to see what view he takes of the BC this year.

Well it is on the synthetics which I'm pretty sure the Coolmore group views as a safer surface so that might change things.

[brockguy]

I think this year, we have a real strong bunch of true 12f horses who might just be good enough to be top notchers at 10f. They include the likes of Soldier of Fortune, Saddex, Getaway, Schiaparelli..
At 10f, I think these could be huge
Archipenko - not european per se, but if he gets quick ground, will be a live threat, he has a lovely turn of foot..

Ramonti - reminds me of Falbrav, so so tough, id say he could win from 8-12f this year if they wanted a challenge..

Duke of Marmalade - O'Brien said that he was slightly in pain all of last year and ran well in defeat all season. Apparantly racing pain free and could be huge this year as he seems to go on anything

Peeping Fawn - she turned into a monster last year and while it can be tricky for many older fillies and mares to keep their form, if she does, she should beat the guys

New Approach - As No Chance said, hasnt raced over 10f, but I think the way he runs, that 10f would seem to be his ideal trip.

Doctor Dino - you'd know him well enough, but he truly loves fast ground and a strong pace...

Balius - another traveller who seems to have upped his form abroad..

I know I am probably forgetting a few but will add to this list.