Melbourne Cup, here he comes (again)...MC placegetter Jakkalberry resumed in style for trainer Marco Botti overnight, scoring a first up win in the Grp 2 Dubai City Of Gold (2410m) on turf at Meydan. Having his first start since finishing 9th behind champion Japanese filly Gentildonna in the Grp 1 Japan Cup (2400m) in November, Jakkalberry's task was made significantly easier when the Godolphin-owned Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe third placegetter Masterstroke was scratched at the barriers Managing
Melbourne Cup, here he comes (again)...MC placegetter Jakkalberry resumed in style for trainer Marco Botti overnight, scoring a first up win in the Grp 2 Dubai City Of Gold (2410m) on turf at Meydan. Having his first start since finishing 9th behind champion Japanese filly Gentildonna in the Grp 1 Japan Cup (2400m) in November, Jakkalberry's task was made significantly easier when the Godolphin-owned Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe third placegetter Masterstroke was scratched at the barriers Managing owner Darren Dance of Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock says Jakkalberry will now head to the $1 million (US) Grp 3 Dubai Gold Cup (3200m) on March 30 before another crack at the Melbourne Cup later in the year.
Black Opal winner Criterion has moved to the 20/1 line in early betting for the Golden Slipper. The latest Betstar market has Overreach maintaing the top spot at $4.60 (7/2).
GOLDEN SLIPPER LATEST MARKET
Overreach 4.60
Villa Verde 6.50
Charlie Boy 15.00
Safeguard 17.00
Sweet Idea 17.00
Assail 21.00
Criterion 21.00
Whittington 21.00
Guelph 26.00
Le Cordon Bleu 26.00
Thermal Current 34.00
Va Pensiero 34.00
War 34.00
Whiskey Allround (NN) 34.00