Shepparton R7 NEATLINE HOMES SHEPPARTON GOLD CUP (GROUP 2)

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  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

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  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

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  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

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  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

Race comment

  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

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  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

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  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

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  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

Race comment

  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

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  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5  

Race comment

  OVERVIEW: You’d love to think they’ll burn throughout and set the Goulburn valley alight in tonight’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup, but, realistically, there’s only one runner that could see that happen. And he probably won’t. Enough cryptic mystery, let’s assess the feature form instead. On a front line replete with either sit-sprinters or horses lacking the class to chance their early arm, Inter Dominion King I CAST NO SHADOW (2) should secure the easiest of early leads, and likely retain that advantage henceforth. Indeed, the only slightly Avant Garde scenario that would prevent I CAST NO SHADOW (2) from leading without pressure is stablemate SICARIO (7) charging out and affording him cover in transit. Either way, Grimson’s recent ID champ should win – indeed he's arguably more gilt-edged should that second scenario materialise. If I CAST NO SHADOW (2) leads and holds then MAX DELIGHT (8) looms as the most likely silver medallist while SICARIO (7) gets that guernsey if he’s the one to lead. The other key runners are CRANBOURNE (4) and MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). CRANBOURNE (4) has won a Methven Cup and competed exceptionally well with stars like Self Assured, Spankem and South Coast Arden across the ditch so he’s a serious horse and there’s no better camp to join than that of David Aiken. Critically, CRANBOURNE (4) has both trialled well on Aussie shores and displayed his talent for racing tough in transit across the ditch. If he was in the mood to drill, then this Shep Cup could be something special but he’s here to peak for both the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile so it’s probably more likely that the gloves stay on tonight. Finally, as mentioned, there’s MAJESTIC CRUISER (11). He has been amazing in his time at Grimson’s camp, but he’s never placed in four starts off the second row since joining Grimmo and he is typically best suited in genuinely staged staying tests, which this looks unlikely to be.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (Likely Early/Eventual Leader) + 7? + 4,6?? RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 6/ 9/ 5