Cape Tribulation tracing victory in Bank Stakes
Cape Tribulation holds the highest odds in the betting market for the Investec Specialist Bank Stakes (Handicap), a High-stakes Class 4 contest that will take place at York racecourse on Thursday, May 17. The race is scheduled to start at 4:45 (GMT).
Pursing the prize cheque worth £7,763 on the good track of 2 miles and 2 furlongs, the Malcolm Jefferson-trained bay gelding will compete against Kayf Aramis, Bruslini, Dark Ranger, Hollins, Secret Tune, Priceless Art, Spirit Of A Nation, Lady Amakhala,
Lifetime, Alsahil, Zefooha, Mr Crystal, Cloudy Spirit, Sohcahtoa, Dorset Square, Orsippus and Bedouin Bay.
The eight-year-old veteran horse is on the verge of a hat-trick at the moment. He elegantly won a big race each on March 15 and April 12, 2012. Prior to these classic feats, he had gained a 4th position on February 18.
As a whole, the talented son of Hernando out of g*y Fantastic has won 8 of his total 27 starts to date, earning £136,144 as prize money.
Considering Cape Tribulation’s terrific track record, the punters have tagged him as the hot favourite runner for the Stakes. The maverick gelding is awash with winning momentum that will help him dominate his competitors convincingly.
Almost equally capable to the favourite contender is Priceless Art who marvellous bagged a couple of consecutive triumphs in March 2012. The Alan Swinbank-trained bay gelding went on to finish 3rd in his last outing on March 21. Overall, the 19-race
experienced horse has 9 classic victories to his name. He has all the potential to trigger an astonishing upset in the Stakes.
Bruslini is too expected to do well today. The Brian Ellison-trained grey gelding nicely won a race each on February 28 and March 27, 2012. In between, he finished 5th in a race on March 17. He also seems to be strong enough on the paper.
Lifetime is also looking to complete his hat-trick by winning today’s marathon. Brian Ellison’s bay gelding has won 3 of his total 13 starts to date.
In this situation, a rip-roaring and awe-inspiring clash is expected at York. Let us enjoy the fantastic action and see who carries the day.
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