All racing fans have been thriving to see mighty mare Atlantic Jewel grace the race track once again after her dominating performance in the Memsie Stakes a fortnight ago. Join us for the 2013 WH Stocks Stakes at 2.10pm AEST.
The WH Stock Stakes is a Group 2 standard weight-for-age for four-year-old and upwards mares and this year’s event looks to be dominated by the unbeaten Fastnet Rock five-year-old mare Atlantic Jewel.
Mark Kavanagh has opted for the Stock Stakes as Atlantic Jewel’s second-up run and in doing so will keep his two stable stars separated, running Memsie Stakes runner-up Super Cool in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes.
Atlantic Jewel will be nothing short of poetry in motion at Mooney Valley on Saturday. Michael Rodd will have her under a strong hold as she glides to the line.
Coming off a 70-week break there is a slight query of how she will go second-up.
I can not envisage any ‘second up syndrome’ here, she will easily keep her unbeaten record intact.
It’s definitely going to be a sit and watch (in awe) race for me. Her odds of $1.10 will only appeal to the big punter looking for a better return than their regular investment.
Away from the superstar mare, it looks to be a great battle for second.
I thought Fibrillation’s run first up was excellent for her new stable. The 1600m will suit and she meets her last-start rivals around two kilograms better at the weights.
The winner of that race was Bec Said No Credit who also looks to have thrived with a change of stable to the Darren Weir yard. Race by race she has been making the step up in grade with ease.
In my opinion both Bec Said No Credit and Fibrillation will be fighting it out for 2nd.
Oasis Bloom won this race last year after leading all the way. Both starts so far this prep she has loomed up and looked like winning but has flattened out as she reaches the final stages.
The step out to 1600m will suit and as there is no likely leader in the race she could well take up the lead and maybe hold on for a place.
Be sure to tune in from 2.10pm AEST for all the live updates surrounding the sports current superstar mare Atlantic Jewel.
Brad Durrant’s tips
1. Atlantic Jewel
2. Fibrillation (scratched)
3. Bec Said No Credit (scratched)
4. Oasis Bloom
Justin Cinque’s tips
1. Atlantic Jewel
2. Keyarna Blue
3. Oasis Bloom
4. Bonne Nuit
Andrew Hawkins’ tips
1. Atlantic Jewel
2. Oasis Bloom
3. Ava’s Delight
4. Bonne Nuit
Cameron Rose’s tips
1. Atlantic Jewel
2. Oasis Bloom
3. Fibrillation (scratched)
4. Bec Said No Credit (scratched)
Alfred Chan’s tips
1. Atlantic Jewel
2. Ava’s Delight
3. Oasis Bloom
4. Fibrillation (scratched)
Roar writers 2013 Spring Carnival tipping tally (five points if winning horse is tipped for first; three points if tipped for second; two for third and one for fourth):
After week four
Alfred Chan: 16
Justin Cinque: 10
Cameron Rose: 6
Andrew Hawkins: 5
Bruce Lee
Guest
That looks all over the Cox plate winner. I think it will start odds on like So You Think in that race. Go mule !!!!
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
That wraps things up here from the Atlantic Jewel show. Join us in about an hours time for the $1 million Golden Rose! With the live blog to kick off around 3:45pm AEST
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
She fought on well for 2nd. Where does she go next? Caulfield Cup the main target?
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
No surprises, Atlantic Jewel takes out the 2013 W H Stock Stakes by 2.5 lengths in cruise control. She keeps her unbeaten record in tact and has now won 9 from 9 3 wins at Group 1 & 3 wins at Group 2 Level. Bring on the Cox Plate
JB
Guest
Atlantic Jewel needs a guernsey to the cox plate!
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Where does Atlantic Jewel go from here? I assume The Underwood Stakes at Caulfield
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Michael Rodd "when everyone else was under pressure she was still in cruise speed"
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Kavanagh states "She is a special horse" "She has had a nice track gallop on the course proper today" At least he has given more feedback than last time
Justin Cinque
Expert
Very soft, no surprises. Cam Rose will be delighted with Oasis Bloom, she's ready to win now.
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Atlantic Jewel wins by 2.5 lengths From Oasis Bloom and Oriental Ruby 3rd
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Michael Rodd looks around and in 2 strides she is clear of her rivals
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
She is travelling well and Rodd now lets her go
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
And they are off in the Stocks Stakes AJ jumps well and sits 3rd Oasis Bloom leads Avas delight misses the start by 2 lengths
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
I think she will box seat
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
The mares start to move in
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Atlantic Jewel into $1.05
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Mark Kavanagh not giving away too much information. He said he left all the decisions up to Michael Rodd, but whatever he decides "just make sure she wins"
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Even though its a small field she will still want to get a good start from Barrier 2. If she either stalks the speed or goes back I still can't see her getting beat.
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Atlantic Jewel looks superb in the yard. Nice and relaxed!
Brad Durrant
Roar Guru
Just saw a tweet from the TAB "Sunline suffered her first defeat 2nd up at her 9th start over 1600m" I can not see anything here in this race coming anywhere near here even if she was at 50%