Group 1 racing returns to Sydney today with the running of the $1 million Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill, while Flemington hosts a cracking field for the Makybe Diva stakes (1600m WFA) over 1600m.
Join us here on The Roar at 3:30pm AEST where we’ll cover all the mounting yard action and late market moves for the Makybe Diva at 4:00. Shortly after, we’ll shift attention to Rosehill for the Golden Rose at 4:25.
Makybe Diva Stakes
Dissident has shot into favouritism here with his dominant win in the Memsie Stakes a fortnight ago. He kicked away well from Sweet Idea and looked like he had plenty left to give. He is a deserved favourite on that performance.
However this race looks absolutely perfect for Boban. His record in Group 1 races at the mile is three from three and he will appreciate the wide track at Flemington.
I expect Dissident to roll forward and kick on as he did in the Memsie and he’ll be the main danger.
Puissance de Lune’s run in the Memsie was a huge improvement from his first up effort, and suggests he will be a major player this spring.
Last year’s Caulfield Cup winner Fawkner is another who loves Flemington and has a great record at the mile.
Max Ford Tips –
1. Boban 2. Dissident 3. Puissance de Lune 4. Fawkner
Golden Rose
This year’s Golden Rose is a typically strong field of talented three year olds. Peter Moody’s filly Bring Me The Maid is the current favourite but this is very much an open race.
Hallowed Crown looks the winner here. His impressive win in his last start in the Run to the Rose suggests he is strong enough to win here.
With the drying track, Nostradamus comes in with a really good chance here. I think he can grab 2nd.
Bring Me The Maid is certainly good enough to win this race- but I think she appreciates a softer track. A very classy filly who will be storming home late.
Better Land probably would’ve won the Up and Coming had he not been taken off the track by Liberation. Will be on the pace and is my pick for 4th.
Max Ford Tips –
1. Hallowed Crown 2. Nostradamus 3. Bring Me The Maid 4. Better Land
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Bring Me the Maid disappointing Better Land finished at the tail of the field
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Scissor Kick had a monstrous run- had absolutely no luck and nearly hung on. Almalad very good for 3rd. Shooting for Win grabs 4th.
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They're loaded They're away! Shooting to Win misses it Ygritte hits the front from Sniper Fire Better Land caught out wide Bring Me the Maid in midfield Ygritte lead from Sniper Fire, Almalad and Better Land Scissor Kick caught very wide Ygritte leads the turn Nostramadus coming at him Scissor Kick hitting the line well! Hallowed Crown gets ahead of Scissor Kick and wins the Golden Rose!
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Loading them in now. Late mail coming for Almalad ($10.80) and Scissor Kick ($9.80)
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The three year olds have paraded and are heading out to the gates. Bring Me The Maid remains favourite at $4 followed by Hallowed Crown and Better Land around the $6.20 mark
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Next up is the Golden Rose from Rosehill at 4:25
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Absolutely brilliant win from Dissident Fawkner was coming hard at him in the final 50m, but he kept kicking on the inside and hung on. Boban was caught in awkward positions for much of the race and was unlucky for mine. Puissance de Lune had a great run for 3rd. Surely Dissident must go to the Cox Plate having now claimed the Memsie and now the Makybe Diva.
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Loading them in now Racing! Caught them in a good line Don Doremo heads to the front Messene caught wide Messene heads to the front Dissdent 2nd Messene and Dissident ahead by about 4 lengths to Don Doremo and Fawkner Messene and Dissident really pulling away here Messene ahead the turn Dissident stalking him all the way Boban caught in traffic trying to find a way through Fawkner coming hard at Dissident on the inside! But Dissident hangs on well from Fawkner and Puissance de Lune!
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Dissident has firmed into $2.70 from $3 Boban second favourite at $3.40 Messene has drifted out to $11 Fawkner still sitting around the $11- presents tremendous value.
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Green Moon looks okay- very much out of form Fawkner looks good Boban looks in great condition- rock hard fit and ready to go. Super Cool another horse out of form- the 1600m is probably too short as well Sertorius also probably looking for more ground. Puissance de Lune looks in great nick Messene looks eager- looking for improvement Spillway a good chance at double figure odds Dissident looks great- the horse to beat today Don Doremo heading to the gates with an attendant
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Good afternoon everyone and welcome to The Roar's coverage of the Makybe Diva at Flemington and the Golden Rose at Rosehill. We're about 20 minutes from the Makybe Diva. The track is currently rated a Dead 3.