Two Illicit at peak for Group I tilt
TAB bookmakers have Prise De Fer as a $6.50 third favourite and Brando a $14 sixth favourite in a Captain Cook market headed by Two Illicit at $3.20 and Aegon at $4.20.
Meanwhile, Concert Hall has made good progress since her narrow defeat in the Group III Balmerino Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa.
‘‘She will head to the Cal Isuzu Stakes [Group II, 1600m] on Waikato Cup Day. It’s not ideal running her at a distance short of her best, but she will be heading to the Zabeel Classic to defend her crown on Boxing Day and this race is the best stepping stone to that,’’ Wellwood said.
Also set for Te Rapa next on Saturday is Cheaperthandivorce, who won the Group III Thompson Handicap (1600m) in October before she finished third in the Group III Counties Cup (2100m).
– NZ Racing Desk
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