A talented and capacity field of eighteen has been confirmed for Saturday’s Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield Racecourse; offering punters exceptional value from a betting perspective and several key opportunities to place a winning wager.
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Team Hawkes runner Ninth Legion was scratched from the 2015 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes this afternoon to take a position in the Group 2 Shannon Stakes in Sydney, paving a path for first emergency and $34 chance Petrology to take his position in the field.
The Lee and Anthony Freedman-trained Disposition has returned to racing in typically good condition this time and has continued to firm as outright favourite in 2015 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting markets; currently available at a quote of $3.80 for success.
Disposition began his racing career under the guidance of leading Perth trainer Grant Williams; stamping his claims as one to watch through the late spring and summer of 2014 in winning each of the Listed Belgravia Stakes (1200m) and Listed Fairetha Stakes (1400m) before finishing second in the Group 2 WA Guineas (1600m) and Group 1 Kingston Town Classic (1800m).
The Reset gelding was transferred to the care of Wez Hunter for an Autumn Carnival campaign this time, and while finishing a close second to Wandjina in the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m), was ruled out of his major target; the Australian Guineas with a minor ailment.
Having comfortably seen off a talented field in the Listed Sofitel (1400m) a fortnight ago, Disposition is likely to receive a dream run from barrier 3 and will be partnered by champion hoop Damien Oliver.
Under The Louvre has undoubtedly returned to racing in career-best form this year and has so far received the greatest market share of bets for success in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes; cutting in from an opening quote of $8 to currently figure as outright $6 second-favourite and clear market mover.
The Excellent Art gelding produced a monumental turn of foot to finish second in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) upon resuming in February, and continued to impress in taking out the Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) a month later.
Running second in the Listed Anniversary Vase (1400m) before boxing on for third in the Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m), Under The Louvre clearly needed the run when fifth in the Group 3 The Heath (1100m) first-up this time, Under The Louvre again mustered a strong turn of foot to finish a close second in the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) a fortnight ago and appears primed for a return to the winner’s circle.
Interestingly figuring as the only other runner currently posted at Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes odds of less-than $10, Stratum Star ($7) ate up 1400m when a close third in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes last time out but will need plenty of luck in transit from barrier 18.
Stratum Star was a strong and consistent performer amongst his own age group through the Autumn Carnival finished third in both the CS Hayes Stakes and Australian Guineas and returned to the paddock after placing a close second in the Group 2 Alister Clarke Stakes (2040m) on March 20th.
Lucky Hussler has been a different horse since transferring to the care of Darren Weir prior to his 2014 Spring Carnival campaign and offers exceptional value for money at $11 odds to win the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.
Capping an impressive 2014 a close second in the Group 1 Emirates Stakes (1600m), Lucky Hussler returned this year for success in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) but only managed mid-pack finishes in each his next two starts.
Sure to have taken plenty of benefit from his first-up run for fourth in the Bobbie Lewis Quality, Lucky Hussler will leave from barrier 2 with regular hoop Glen Boss aboard.
Four-year-old Rich Enuff ($16) is sure to inject plenty of pace into the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes but has been charged with overcoming the outside gate.
Consistent mare Gregers will relish the conditions of the race and a weight of only 53kgs and is more than worth consideration at $26, while Queensland Hopfgarten ($41) flies fresh and is undoubtedly the unknown factor of the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.