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A well set up runner heads the Tips and Race Preview for the 2019 Northerly Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
Man Booker is well fancied at $3 in the 2019 Northerly Stakes (1400m) at Ascot on Saturday.
2019 Northerly Stakes: Final Field, Barriers and Market
2019 Northerly Stakes: Race History
2019 Northerly Stakes: Race History
2019 NORTHERLY STAKES – RACE ANALYSIS AND TIPS
A very keen early contest with Great Shot, The Velvet King and Wrinkly all pressing forward. MAN BOOKER (2) returned from a 15-week spell with a barnstorming win over 1200m at Belmont last start in the Listed Birthday Stakes. Prolific black-type winner with strong second-up stats. Drawn perfectly and can win again.
PERFECT JEWEL (5) is a big threat first up from a 41-week spell. Has won 2/3 when fresh and was tuned up with a trial win at Lark Hill recently. Pike to ride from gate two so plenty to like about her chances.
THE VELVET KING (7) worked home stoutly but just missed when resuming over this course and distance seven days ago. That was his first defeat in five tries at the distance. Strips fitter and looks a big chance to win his first G3 race.
LADY COSMOLOGY (12) was a couple of lengths behind Man Booker first up last start. Genuine mare with strong each-way claims from a favourable gate. SAMIZDAT (8) also comes out of the Man Booker race - needs to lift but could sneak a minor prize.
2019 NORTHERLY STAKES – SELECTIONS
1st – 2 Man Booker
2nd – 5 Perfect Jewel
3rd – 7 The Velvet King
4th – 12 Lady Cosmology
WHEN IS THE 2019 NORTHERLY STAKES?
WHEN: – Race 8 @ 7:10pm AEST
WHERE: Ascot Racecourse
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* Note that betting odds may differ from time of publication