A particularly exciting and talented field of eight three-year-olds has been confirmed for Saturday’s featured Group 3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse; offering punters exceptional value from a betting standpoint and several key opportunities to place a winning wager.
Vancouver more than stamped himself as the standout of his age group through the recent Sydney Autumn Carnival, and remains clear $2.50 favourite in 2015 San Domenico Stakes betting markets as a result.
Debuting for an impressive win in the Listed NSW Thoroughbred Breeders’ Plate (1000m) in early October, Vancouver was immediately returned to the paddock with a view towards autumn riches; a decision franked instantly when the colt returned for a comfortable win in the Group 3 Canonbury Stakes (1100m) on January 31st.
Continuing his impressive career start with a near four length success in the Group 2 Todman Stakes (1200m) on March 7th, the son of Medaglia D’oro undoubtedly produced a career-best performance to date when taking out the major Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) by a length last time out on March 21st.
Trainer Gai Waterhouse has been thrilled with the benefit taken by Vancouver through his time away from racing and is confident the three-year-old is primed for first-up success in the San Domenico Stakes on Saturday.
Redzel is yet to herald much interest from punters in San Domenico Stakes betting markets, but remains sole occupant of the second line at current $4.60 odds for success.
Beginning his racing tenure under the guidance of Gerald Ryan in autumn, Redzel won a talent-rich Warwick Farm minor over 1100m on debut before making a competitive transition to black type racing when third in the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes (1100m) on Day 1 of The Championships.
Having been transferred to the care of Peter and Paul Snowden for his 2015 Spring Carnival campaign, the Snitzel colt won a Randwick barrier trial with ease on July 31st and is sure to be given a gem of a ride from leading hoop Hugh Bowman first-up.
Chris Waller has been thrilled with the progression made by Japonisme ($5.50) through three starts this time and is confident the colt is ready for a maiden black type tilt in the San Domenico Stakes.
Posting mixed results through his maiden racing campaign in autumn, the son of Choisir is undefeated in three starts since returning this time; capped by an impressive four length success in the Tradie Magazine BM72 (1100m) last time out on August 1st.
Japonisme should receive a great run from barrier 5 and arguably offers punters the best value for money as a selection in a San Domenico Stakes quinella or trifecta bet.
The Gerald Ryan-trained King’s Troop received plenty of early support in San Domenico Stakes betting markets but has cooled over the last 24 hours to rest at a quote $7, while Godolphin entrant Haptic continues to gain momentum; cutting into $7.50 odds to register as clear market mover.
Debuting with an ease win in a minor sprint at Randwick on January 24th, the Exceed And Excel gelding more than announced his competitive arrival when beating a smart field to the line in the Listed Lonhro Plate (1100m) on February 14th, but failed to make anything of an impact in the Golden Slipper last time out.
Black type performer Headwater offers incredible value for money at current $10 odds for success or $2.60 to finish in the first three, while rank outsiders Salerno ($101) and Alart ($101) completed the San Domenico Stakes field.