Miliika likely to cause an upset in NGK Spark Plugs Conditions Stakes
Miliika will be looking to cause an upset in the NGK Spark Plugs Conditions Stakes at Newmarket in England on Friday, November 2, 2012. A victory in the class-3 event will earn her a cash prize of £6,412 in the end.
Only six runners have been attracted towards the race, which is scheduled to kick off at 15:20 GMT. Speed will be the key factor, as the overall distance to cover is just 6 furlongs. The one who gets off to a better start will definitely have the advantage
at the end of the day.
Out of all the participants, Ninjago seems to be in the best shape right now. Therefore, he has been rated as the outright favourite to succeed. It will be difficult for his opponents to prevent him from taking the top spot, as he has got an excellent speed.
The only concern for the young runner will be the track conditions at Newmarket. He has never raced on a rain affected ground and the going has been described as soft today. There has been plenty of rain overnight, which will test the skills of all the runners.
Despite the change in conditions, the bookmakers expect a strong run from Ninjago, thus they have priced him 8 to 15. It will be difficult for the punters to risk money against him, but they might gamble to some extent.
The two-year-old colt debuted in July this year and was competitive right from the start of his career. He was expected to succeed back then and did not disappoint his fans, taking the top spot by a neck distance in the end.
However, the Richard Hannon’s trainee failed to repeat such a show in his next two outings, which was a touch disappointing. He bounced back last time though, finishing first by a comfortable distance.
On the other hand, Miliika is not carrying a very good momentum right now, as she struggled to deliver in her previous two races. She has the ability to do well today, as she has raced on a wet track before.
The Rae Guest’s trained filly will be partnered by Chris Catlin, who has been accompanying her for the past three events.
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