Australia Preview: Kibou, Nettuno can prevail at Rosehill
Edge is analyzing at least one race on the card each week from Sydney. This weekend there are two group races for the sophomore generation at Rosehill Gardens. The Up and Coming S. (G3) and San Domenico S ( G3), are aimed at the A$1 million Golden Rose (1,400 meters) on September 24th.
Up and Coming S. (G3) is a race at 1,300 meters (6 1/2 furlongs) for 3-year-olds. #1 Williamsburg is the most accomplished, having won two black type races and placing third in the 1.600-meter Champagne S ( G1) last autumn. Basquiat, Lethal Thoughts, and Ringmaster haven't started since the J.J. Atkins (J1), in Queensland in early June. Kibou and Conqueror are the ones to watch.
Best of Bordeaux is the overwhelming favorite in the San Domenico S. (G3) at Rosehill. Four of the 12 runners are unbeaten heading into the contest. Nettuno is unbeaten in three starts and is trained by Kacy Fogden. Coolmore bought the Snitzel colt as a potential stallion. Nittuno and Best of bordeaux will anchor trifectas.
