I Love Birdie, Minniehaha To Decide Three-Year-Old Non-Two

I Love Birdie
I Love Birdie

The fourth race on Saturday is restricted to three-year-old locally bred horses, non-winners of two and for three-year-old maiden foreigners.

Six horses have been nominated to contest this call going a mile.

The Quick Galloper’s take on the possible outcome is published below in draw order.  

 1 – ONE IANZHA LINKS

Three-year-old bay filly (March 23) by Casual Trick out of Nippit

Trainer – Anthony Nunes

Jockey – Reyan Lewis

Finished a solid second behind a dominant Victorious Links just 14 days ago. That sharp effort demonstrates current fitness and gives One Ianzha Links a live outsider’s chance in this lineup.

2 – ABUDAR

Three-year-old bay colt by Savoy Stomp out of Ship Sham

Trainer – Richard Azan

Jockey – Tyrese Anderson

Has proven to be a major disappointment following his initial maiden breakthrough. He has consistently struggled to make an impact at the non-winners-of-two level, and while the distance presents no concern, earning the win remains a tough ask.

 3 – RED THIRTYTWO

Three-year-old bay colt (March 9) by Hedge Fund out of Roses For Elle

Trainer – Gary Griffiths

Jockey – Emelio McLean

Broke his maiden status on March 16, but has failed to contend or acquit himself well in subsequent appearances against non-winners of two.

4 – I LOVE BIRDIE

Three-year-old bay colt (January 22) by Savoy Stomp out of Birdie My Love

Trainer – Fitzroy Glispie

Jockey – Everton Miller

Delivered a career-best performance in eight starts when finishing third in the 12-furlong Jamaica Derby, trailing winner London Spirit and Maverick by just 1 ½ lengths after closing strongly in the final quarter-mile. That standout run highlights clear onward progression, leaving his lack of early tactical speed as the only real hurdle to claiming a second career victory.

5 – JUVENTUS ONE

Three-year-old bay colt (January 17) by Savoy Stomp out of Texas Missy

Trainer – Anthony Nunes

Jockey – Omar Walker

Shows plenty of room for development and looks up against it in this class, particularly with only a single race start under his belt.

6 – MINNIEHAHA

Three-year-old bay filly (February 23) by Savoy Stomp out of Red Gold

Trainer – Robert Pearson

Jockey – Dane Dawkins

Equipment Change – Figure 8 ON

Has maintained consistent form across nine career starts, most recently setting the pace before finishing fourth in the 10-furlong Jamaica Oaks on August 1. She stands out as the primary speed element in this field and will prove tough to haul down if allowed to dictate terms.

 

 

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