Raven’s Pass Heads Breeders’ Mile Betting After Stealing Qeii Crown!
September 27, 2008 by Ben Filed under: horse racing
The adage ‘if at first you don’t succeed”.’ proved true for Raven’s Pass at Ascot this afternoon when the miler finally struck gold against his closest rivals in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.
John Gosden’s-charge has finished behind market leaders Henrythenavigator and Tamayuz a total of three times this season, but stormed home to victory today, and in the process transposed the 2000 Guineas winner as at the head of the Breeders’ Cup mile betting.
Hills now offer 11-4 (from 11-2) about Raven’s Pass in the Mile. Long-time favourite Henrythenavigator now rates as 7-2 (from 4-1) chance, and ace French filly Goldikova has also been cut a point to 4-1 from 5-1. Tamayuz ‘ who could only trail home in fourth today- has been removed from the betting.
Interestingly, a tilt at the Breeders’ Cup Classic may not be out of the question for today’s winner, and Hills have installed Raven’s Pass as a 10-1 chance for the mile-and-a-quarter contest next month.
Kate Miller, spokeswoman for Hills, said: “The faith has finally paid off! After what must have been a very frustrating season, Raven’s Pass has finally proven why connections held him so highly. Having taking the notable scalp of Henrythenavigator he deserves to be favourite for the Breeders’ Mile, but we have strong doubts whether he has the stamina for the longer Classic trip, hence his 10-1 quote behind the likes of Curlin, and Big Brown.”
Breeders’ Cup Mile: 11-4 Raven’s Pass (from 11-2), 7-2 Henrythenavigator(from 4-1), 4-1 Goldiva (from 5-1), 8-1 Darjina, Good Ba Ba, 10-1 Archipenko, Kip Devillle, Mount Nelson, 12-1 Jay Peg, 14-1 Paco Boy, Spirit One, Vodka, Whatsthescript, 16-1 Pressing, 20-1 Einstein, Honour Devil, Linngari, Rahys Attorney, 25-1 Daytona, Famous Name, 33-1 BAR (E/W ¼ 1-2-3
Breeders’ Cup Classic: 7-2 Curlin, 4-1 Big Brown, Duke Of Marmalade, 5-1 Henrythenavigator, 8-1 Colonel John, Go Between, Zenyatta, 10-1 Commentator, Raven’s Pass (inserted), 12-1 Mambo In Seattle, 14-1 Casino Drive, Well Armed, 20-1 New Approach, 25-1 Mast Track, Pyro ‘ Others On Request – (EW 1/5 1,2,3)
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