Don’t sleep on Khan for Golden Slipper selections says Snowden

Acatour
Acatour will represent Peter and Paul Snowden in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas this Saturday

TRAINER Peter Snowden has confirmed that Khan will head to the 2017 Golden Slipper, but he believes punters will see the best of it over longer distances.

Khan wasn’t overly impressive in the Silver Slipper, but Snowden believes it could bounce back in either the Todman Stakes on a rain-soaked Randwick surface or the Black Opal at Canberra on Sunday.

“I’m not ruling him out in a Slipper but I definitely think the 1400m (Sires) and mile race (Champagne Stakes) are the right races for him,” Snowden said.

“As a punter looking at (his first-up run) you would say ‘yeah, he was disappointing’ but I’m sure he will bounce back.

“He jumped really well and had to be dragged right back and then the pace dropped right off and he had a lot of work to do from the 600m.

“He is fine, his work has been good and I can’t fault him that way.”

Peter and Paul Snowden could also start either Invader or Gunnison in the Todman Stakes on Saturday, with Snowden not worrying about the track conditions for last start winner Invader.

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“(Invader) seemed to get through the ground pretty well (Tuesday) morning and it was a heavy 9 on the (Randwick) course proper and we won’t be frightened on Saturday if it’s wet here,” Snowden said.

“They will be in both places and it will be the same (as Khan) wherever we think they are best placed.”

“Gunnison is coming off a bush win but it was a good win and Invader has always shown nice ability.”

The stable will be represented by Acatour in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas and Redzel in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes with Acatour likely to have its first start wearing blinkers.

“Acatour will run well and we worked him in blinkers which he will probably wear on Saturday,” Snowden said. “I thought his first-up run was good but I think he will be better again second-up at a mile.

“Redzel has been set for this race and we were going to run him in the Lightning but his trial was just OK, but his trial (on February 20) was excellent.

“He is ready to go now and he looks brilliant.”

2017 updated Golden Slipper market

She Will Reign – $2.80
Houtzen – $7.50
Menari – $8
Catchy – $11
Pariah – $11
Veranillo – $15
Chauffeur – $16
Trekking – $17
From Within – $21
Condor Heroes – $26
Limbo Soul – $26
Kanga’s Eye – $26
Madeenaty – $26
Single Bullet – $26
Invincible Star – $26
Tulip – $26
Formality – $26
Arctic Angel – $26
Alizee – $26
Marsupial – $26
Resin – $26
Teaspoon – $26
Snitzcraft – $26
Khan – $26 at CrownBet.com.au

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