Ellerton/Zahra plan $55,000 late entry for Formidable in Blue Diamond

Formidable challenge...Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra will pay a late entry fee to secure a Blue Diamond start on Sat for their impressive youngster Formidablewho won at Flemington in mid-January and then turned in two polished efforts in the Listed Chairman's Stakes (1100m) and Grp 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (1200m). The late entry fee costs $55,000 so it's a big decision for connections to have a crack at the Grp 1 1200m classic. Zahra says: 'She worked really well at Flemington on Monday and she

Formidable challenge...Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra will pay a late entry fee to secure a Blue Diamond start on Sat for their impressive youngster Formidablewho won at Flemington in mid-January and then turned in two polished efforts in the Listed Chairman's Stakes (1100m) and Grp 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (1200m). The late entry fee costs $55,000 so it's a big decision for connections to have a crack at the Grp 1 1200m classic. Zahra says: 'She worked really well at Flemington on Monday and she's improved in leaps and bounds this preparation...We couldn't be happier with her.' In latest betting from TAB Sportsbet, Samaready is a clear favorite at $2.10 (10/9) for the Blue Diamond.

BLUE DIAMOND MARKET

SAMAREADY 2.10 1.24
NO LOOKING BACK 8.00 2.55
JIMANDO 10.00 3.00
THE TRAVELLING MAN 12.00 3.44
MAMAS CHOICE 15.00 4.11
RUSAMBO 17.00 4.55
ALL TOO HARD (unlikely) 17.00 4.55
GENERAL RIPPA 17.00 4.55
ARMED FOR ACTION 17.00 4.55
APPLEGATE 21.00 5.44
MRS GRAY 26.00 6.55
MEMBERS JOY 26.00 6.55
BUSH AVIATOR 31.00 7.66
CAMBIASO 31.00 7.66
AGUEDA 31.00 7.66