Ascot, Listed Tabtouch Burgess Queen S., $100,000, 1400m
The formidable team of trainers Grant and Alana Williams and owner Bob Peters will look to take out the feature race of the day at Ascot with the unbeaten Magical Dream (Dream Ahead {USA}).
Already a stakes winner when taking out the Listed Belgravia S. last start, she will start as the favourite and only has to carry 56.5kgs but this is her first time stepping out beyond 1200 metres.
The second-favourite is Snickerdooodledandy (Snitzel), who finished fifth behind Magical Dream in the Belgravia but is one from one over 1400 metres. She has drawn much more favourably with barrier four and will carry 0.5kg less than Magical Dream.
Kissonallforcheeks (Written Tycoon) has won her last three consecutive starts but is another one who has never raced over 1400 metres, while Mystical View (Canford Cliffs {Ire}) was second in the Belgravia last start and has drawn well with barrier one.
Ellerslie, G3 Jarden S., NZ$70,000, 2000m
Sherrif (NZ) (High Chaparral {Ire}) looks the one to beat after running home well to score second in the Valachi Downs Mile last start and stepping up to 2000 metres looks ideal for him.
Vadavar (Fr) (Redoute’s Choice) was third in the G1 Livamol Classic last start and was a winner before that. He has drawn well and is a winner over the distance.
De Koning (NZ) (Niagara) has been in very good form without winning this campaign, finishing in the top four at all four starts. He was second over 2000 metres last start and should get a good run on the speed.
