Amelia’s Jewel out to defy history in Group 1 Coolmore Classic
Group 1-winning mare Amelia’s Jewel will face a challenging task in this Saturday’s Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m), needing to defy recent history to secure victory.
The daughter of Siyouni will carry 58 kilograms, with no horse having won the Coolmore with more than 57 kilograms since Sunline’s dual victories in 2000 and 2002 under 60 kilograms.
“She will be giving weight away to some nice up-and-coming fillies and mares, it’s never easy to carry top weight, but she’s certainly the class horse of the field, and it’s nice to be going there off the back of a win,” said co-trainer Annabel Neasham who trains in partnership with Rob Archibald.
Josh Parr will take over the ride on Amelia’s Jewel, following James McDonald’s successful first-up victory in the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes (1400m) on March 1.
“We’ve had a bit of luck with him on the brother Bosustow, so Peter Walsh is happy to have Josh on. He came and galloped her (Tuesday), and he’s looking forward to partnering her,” Neasham added.
“She’s not normally a leader, but they gifted her the lead the other day. Not sure they’ll do the same again. It’s all tempo-related, just ride her where she’s happy.
“She’s got a great turn of foot. She ended up being ridden closer with the blinkers on at the end of last prep down in Melbourne; we’ve left them off for now.
“The main thing is just having her in her rhythm.”
Amelia’s Jewel is marked a $6 chance with Dabble for Saturday’s Coolmore Classic.
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