2010 Run to the Rose (Group 3) Preview

August 13th, 2010

Rosehill Gardens Racecourse will run its preparation race for the Group 1 Golden Rose on Saturday – the Group 3 Run to the Rose. While not every entrant is also set to race in the Golden Rose, many of these Thoroughbreds will compete in that prestigious run.

The Run to the Rose has drawn 12 runners this year, with Squamosa from Gai Waterhouse looking to be the favourite at SportsBet. With an unbeaten record in two races, Squamosa will have a decent challenge on her hands when she starts from barrier 9.

Squamosa’s main competition will likely be Masquerader, another horse unbeaten in two, which includes a win in the Group 2 Todman Slipper Trial. It should be a match up to remember, and hopefully it will set the stage for a legendary Golden Rose later this season.

2010 The Run To The Rose Final Field

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1
Masquerader
David Payne Glyn Schofield 6 58
2
Sasa
Tim Martin Tye Angland 3 56
3
Kudakulari (NZ)
Bart Cummings Hugh Bowman 7 55.5
4
Run For Levi
John P Thompson Peter Robl 5 53
5
Chula Vista
Anthony Cummings Tim Clark 11 53
6
Praecido (NZ)
David Payne Tommy Berry 10 53
7
Squamosa
Gai Waterhouse Blake Spriggs 9 53
8
Circle Of Power
Rod Craig Nathan Berry 12 53
9
Testarhythm
Darren Smith Jim Cassidy 8 53
10
Classics
Peter Snowden 4 53
11
From London
John P Thompson 13 53
12
Heartsareforlove
John P Thompson Brenton Avdulla 1 53
13
Big Sunday
Anthony Cummings Daniel Ganderton 2 53

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