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A Peek into the Australian Guineas
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The Australian Guineas is one of the newest Group 1 races in Australian horse racing. It was first held in 1986 and the inaugural race was won by True Version. It started as a Group 3 race but it was elevated to Group 1 status in 1987. Throughout the years, the race distance of the Australian Guineas has changed as well. From 1986 to 1997, the race distance of the Australian Guineas is at 1600 metres.
However, the distance was adjusted to 2000 metres and it was used from 1998 to 2000. In 1998, the race was even included in the first Australian Triple Crown for three-year-old thoroughbreds. After the 2000 edition, the distance was brought back to 1600 metres which is used up to now. Its current distance makes it an ideal race for race horses that specializes in middle distances.
The Australian Guineas is exclusively for three-year-old horses at set weight conditions and it is held at the Flemington Racecourse as part of the Flemington Autumn Racing Carnival. Fillies are given a 2.5-kilogram allowance. The prize purse of the Australian Guineas reached $1 million but it was reduced to $750,000.
In 2007, the race was held at the Caulfield Racecourse due to the rehabilitation of the Flemington Racecourse. That year, Miss Finland won the race in 1 minute, 36 seconds against second-place finisher Casino Prince and third place finisher Jokers Wild. When the Australian Guineas was elevated to Group 1 status in 1987, the race was won by Military Plume. In 1988, Flotilla took home the top prize.
At the 2001 Australian Guineas, Mr. Murphy went on to take home the crown in 1 minute, 34.4 seconds. Finishing behind Mr. Murphy is Neptune’s Journey while coming in at third is Outgate. The following year, Dash for Cash won the race in 1 minute, 35.3 seconds while Royal Code and Ustinov finished in second and third place respectively.
At the 2003 Australian Guineas, Delago Brom won the race in 1 minute, 35.9 seconds with Tycoon Ruler finishing in second place while Thom Park came in at third place. The 2004 Australian Guineas saw Reset take home the top honours in 1 minute, 34.5 seconds. Finishing at second place is Starcraft while Under the Bridge took third place.
In 2005, Al Maher won the Australian Guineas in 1 minute, 34.4 seconds while Danehill Express and Econsul won second and third place respectively. At the 2006 Australian Guineas, Apache Cat showed his quickness by winning the race in 1 minute, 34 seconds. He was chased by Darcy Brahma which finished second and Thin and Crispy which finished third.
Miss Finland won the 2007 Australian Guineas in 1 minute, 36 seconds. Second place went to Casino Prince while the third place went to Jokers Wild. In the 2008 Australian Guineas, Light Fantastic grabbed the top spot in 1 minute, 36.4 seconds while Marching and Playwright crossed the finish line in second and third place respectively.
The 2009 Australian Guineas was won by Heart of Dreams in the time of 1 minute, 35.8 seconds. Von Costa De Hero finished in second place while Lucky Thunder took home third place. The 2010 Australian Guineas was won by Rock Classic in 1 minute, 36.8 seconds while carrying betting odds of 18.00. The 55.5-kilogram Rock Classic was guided to victory by jockey Michael Rodd.
The initial nominations for the 2011 Australian Guineas have already been conducted and 165 horses will be screened until a final field is determined. Trainer Peter Moody has the most number of nominees with 13 while Anthony Cummings and Peter Snowden have 11 nominations each. Meanwhile, Bart Cummings and Gai Waterhouse have 10 nominees apiece.
Some of the horses that were nominated are Peter Moody’s Anacheeva, Star Witness and Crystal Lily. The final field of competitors will be announced on the 3rd or March, 2011 while the 2011 Australian Guineas will happen on the 5th of March, 2011.
For the 2011 Australian Guineas betting odds, Star Witness is the top race favourite with win betting odds of 6.00 and place betting odds of 2.25. Next on the list is We Can Say It Now with win betting odds of 12.00 and place betting odds of 3.75. At third place are Anacheeva and Mr. Chard with identical win and place betting odds of 13.00 and 4.00 respectively while Pressday has win betting odds of 15.00 and place betting odds of 4.50.
Éclair Surprise has Australian Guineas betting odds of 17.00 while Masquerader, Jimmy Choux and Retrieve have win betting odds of 21.00 and place betting odds of 6.00. Beneteau, Playing God, Goldstone and Road Train all have win betting odds of 26.00. Meanwhile, the following race horses have win betting odds of 31.00: Bullbars, Éclair Mystic, Hollowlea, Skilled, Dominant Future, Halekulani, Run for Levi and Spirited Eagle.
The thoroughbreds with 2011 Australian Guineas betting odds of 41.00 are the following: Artistic, Colombus, Domesky, Kudakulari, More Strawberries, Sealord, Smokin Joey, Almindoro, Bigelow, Crystal Lily, Enjin Number Nine, Memorable Moment, Parables and Shrapnel.
On the other hand, these race horses have 2011 Australian Guineas win betting odds of 51.00 and place betting odds of 13.50: Bel Sprinter, Cosmic Causeway, Giresun, Mister Moneypenny, Shadow of Excellence, Slater, Top Drop, Zelsnitz, Cellarmaster, Cosmonaut, Maules Creek, Praecido, Sistine Angel, The Ruffian and You Think So.
The 2011 Australian Guineas aspirants that have win betting odds of 61.00 and place betting odds of 16.00 are American Crew, Blackie, Divorces, Echoes of Heaven, Liveandletdie, Servant, Speediness, The Blues, Zubbaya, Beltane, Chasse, Do Ra Mi, Light Brigade, Meredith, Shamrocker and That’s Not It. Meanwhile, these race horses have win betting odds of 81.00: Fast Clip, Heritage, Elusive King, Glenstal Abbey and Intencion.
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