NZ-Bred Black-Type Representation at Morphettville today
Capecover (NZ)
Capecover (NZ) heads kiwi assault on Gr.2 Adelaide Cup
12:10 PM Monday Mar 08, 2010
Following in the footsteps of the 2009 victor Zavite (NZ), New Zealand-bred stayer Capecover (NZ) (Cape Cross) will look to become the sixth NZ-bred galloper this decade to win today’s Gr.2 Adelaide Casino Adelaide Cup (3200m).
With previous successful kiwi flag-bearers comprising Gallic (07), Pantani (04), Pilage n Plunder (03) and The A Train (02), Capecover’s (NZ)stake to claim the Adelaide Cup silverware this year is supported by his current run of form.
Trained by Patrick Payne, Capecover (NZ) won the Listed Mornington Cup two starts ago, and was running home at the business end of the 2600m Gr.3 Lord Reims Stakes at his last start.
A winner of 11 races from 42 outings, Capecover (NZ) counts the Gr.3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2500m) at Flemington among his career highlights.
Capecover (NZ) will line-up today in search of further black-type reward from barrier nine, and has the services of senior jockey Steven Arnold.
NZ’s opportunity claim a sixth Adelaide Cup in nine years, is bolstered further by the presence of the Ballarat Cup winner Itstheone (NZ), the David Paykel-owned Fairygem (NZ), the Montjeu galloper Montahlia (NZ), and the stakes-placed Doubly Sure (NZ).
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Cloud Buster (NZ)
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Galileo x Twin Peaks by Rory’s Jester
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LISTED SCHWEPPERVE SCENE STAKES (CENTAUREA STAKES) (2008m)
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Chelle’s Alibi (NZ)
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No Excuse Needed x Wave by Crested Wave
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LISTED ADELAIDE GUINEAS (1600m)
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Linky Dink (NZ)
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Keeper x Gimmick by Sir Tristram
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GR.2 ADELAIDE CASINO ADELAIDE CUP (3200m)
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Capecover (NZ)
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Cape Cross x Set Up by Zabeel
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Itstheone (NZ)
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Istidaad x Miss Seymour by Lord Seymour
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Fairygem (NZ)
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Viscount x Gemscay by Maizcay
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Montahlia (NZ)
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Montjeu x Zatsalady by Zabeel
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Doubly Sure (NZ)
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O’Reilly x Pyjamas by Centaine
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