There will be six runners for the Group 3 event which will be run over 1500m this Saturday. The Gatekeeper is the big favorite in this. Only his heavy handicap can stop him.
Crowned champion in the 4-years-old championship last year, The Gatekeeper began his career in Mauritius by winning three in a row. He then tried his luck in the Maiden Cup (2400m – G1) and was beaten by Twist Of Fate. The Gatekeeper also finished second just 0.60L to Walls Of Dubrovnik in the Gold Cup (1600-G1).
The Gatekeeper has been carefully trained for several weeks under the watchful eye of assistant trainer Subiraj Gujadhur. He seems to have made much progress during the offseason. He will be the horse to beat in this race.
Fools Gold won one race and grabbed two second places during his last three outings. It can be very difficult to ride, but it can be right there at the finish.
Stream Ahead is a very good front runner. The Preetam Daby-trained horse will break from gate number one, and he can try to make it from pillar to post.
It will be more difficult for Special Blend this time. He won in a weaker field on his last outing. He is a good outsider as he is at his best.
Trainer Vincent Allet will rely on two horses transferred from the Gujadhur stable, Holy Warrior and Favour. Holy Warrior won from start to finish over 2100m in 2022. He was very consistent at the end of last season, and he seems to have adapted better to the conditions in Mauritius. He will also be a good outsider just like his stablemate Favour, who is capable of the best and the worst.
Tips
Race 1 – 1500m (0-15)
Cheif Rafeef – Bells Apostole – The Gypsy King – Digital Fortress
Race 2 – 1365m (0-20)
Siege Ram – Doublethink – Lock Down – Betathantherest
Race 3 – 1650m – B36
Castle Of Glass – Arlingtons Revenge – Believeinthefuture
Race 4 – 1400m – B51
Massimo – Grand Vision – Trip To The Sky – Toro Bravo
Race 5 – 1400m – 50 +
Emblem Of Hope – Emerald Band – The Contractor
Race 6 – 1500m – G3
The Gatekeeper – Holy Warrior – Special Blend
Race 7 – 1500m – B46
Canary Island – Zum Zum – Transonic – Christmas Bay
Race 8 – 1400m – B31
San Andreas – Captain Persia – Wilde World – Good Buddy
- Bankers: The Gatekeeper – Siege Ram – Emblem Of Hope
- Value Bets: Canary Island – San Andreas
- Outsiders: Massimo – Arlingtons Revenge
The Gatekeeper last win
Holy Warrior last win
Special Blend last win
Stream Ahead last win
Do Or Dare scratched
Do Or Dare, horse number 2 of race 7 (La Journée Mondiale des Oiseaux Migrateurs Cup) for Race Meeting 9 on Saturday 13 May 2023, has been scratched at 10.15. a.m. this Friday 12 May 2023 by the Racing Stewards of the Horse Racing Division, acting on veterinary advice. Do Or Dare is lame near hind.
As per the rules for fixed odds betting, all monies placed on Do Or Dare are cancelled and refunded, and betting is to be reopened. Tickets for fixed odds for that race must bear a special mention.
For the tote, the bets on Do Or Dare will be refunded after the official results for Race 7 on Saturday 13 May 2023, except for all other types of bets where it is stipulated that it is replaced by the Tote favourite.
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