Ortensia likely to thrive in Gordon’s King George Stakes (Group 2)
The Paul Messara trained bay mare, Ortensia, will capitalise on the form produced by his three recent victories in a bid to notch up first position in the Gordon’s King George Stakes (Group 2) that is going to take place at Goodwood racecourse on Friday, August 3. The Class 1 race over 5 furlongs is set to begin at 3:45 (GMT).
Against 16 strong competitors, the seven-year-old veteran mare will run on the good track for the sake of the prize money worth £56,710.
The maverick mare’s record over good courses had been pleasant enough in the past; thus, she will be able to read the ground and run accordingly in no time.
During November 2011, the daughter of Testa Rossa out of Aerate’s Pick marvellously won two races in a row. The one was G.H. Mumm Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) while the other was Burswood-Winterbottom Stakes (Group 1) (3YO+) (Turf).
The L. D. Rhodes bred Australian sprinter moved ahead to win the Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Emirates NBD (Group 1) (Turf) at Meydan course on March 31, 2012. She defeated the hot favourite candidate, Sole Power, to thrive in that high-profile event.
During the Royal Ascot event of June, Ortensia finished 9th in the 22-runner race of the King’s Stand Stakes (British Champions Series & Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1).
The brilliant mare nicely grabbed 4th spot against 11 contestants in the Darley July Cup (British Champions Series And Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) at Newmarket on July 14.
These stats suggest that Ortensia will make a big impact in the coming contest provided she manages to dominate Tangerine Trees. The Bryan Smart trained bay gelding has a dozen of classic conquests to his name. His career chart is adorned with excellent success streaks.
The son of Mind Games out of Easy To Imagine superbly bagged a couple of consecutive victories from August 27 to October 2, 2011.
In the King’s Stand Stakes (British Champions Series & Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) of the Royal Ascot event, Tangerine Trees finished 8th against 21 competitors.
Thus, a fierce battle is expected between these two worthy rivals. Good luck to them.
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