Twitter Racing Wrap – Menari and Bonneval showcase their class
A HUGE weekend of racing was highlighted at Rosehill by the Group Two Run To The Rose and Moonee Valley’s class equivalent, Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Stakes.
Both races were taken out by up-and-coming stars, and many are predicting the winning pair will go on to bigger and better things as the spring progresses.
We took a look at both features and trawled Twitter for the best reactions to the action.
Menari dazzles in the Run To The Rose at Rosehill
On a brilliant day of racing at Rosehill one of the highlights of the day was undoubtedly Menari’s performance in the Group Two Run To The Rose.
MENARI: He's a genuine G1 WFA Sprinter – ran to a top class 106.5 WFA Performance Rating on Saturday (to go with his 105.5 first up.) pic.twitter.com/WMokJvkJg5
— Daniel O'Sullivan (@TRBHorseRacing) September 10, 2017
Presented at the optimal time by jockey Josh Parr, Menari sped away from its rivals to record a sensational win among a quality field of runners.
The jockey was understandably-happy following the win.
.@JoshuaParr8 letting out a roar as he crosses the line on Menari pic.twitter.com/qT8M5hRkDY
— Brad Gray (@BradJGray) September 9, 2017
The showing was so dominant at Rosehill many believe the Golden Rose will be a formality.
It's a scary thought for Golden Rose hopefuls that Menari still has improvement. He will eat up 1400 & make a mess of his competition
— kieren (@kmpethybridge) September 11, 2017
Menari firmed from $9 pre-race into outright favourite ($2.40 at Ladbrokes.com.au) for the Group One Golden Rose on September 23.
Amazing time there by Menari- 1.08.59-Just .2s outside track record All Our Mob set 20 years ago
— brad davidson (@braddavo) September 9, 2017
The horse has absolutely excelled at the sprint distance, but many are questioning whether the star can cover the additional trip on Golden Rose day.
Still happy to be on Pariah in 14 days time. Snowden said we wouldn't see his best until he hit 1400. Menari very good horse though
— Jackson Grant (@JacksonGrant15) September 9, 2017
If punters are questioning the horse’s ability, the trainer certainly is not.
Gerald Ryan had some strong words for one rival in particular on Melbourne radio.
Gerald Ryan taking confidence to a new level re Menari – "He'll brain Pariah every time they meet" @RSN927 #goldenrose @jmeharron
— Mick Sharkie (@TheSharkTweet) September 9, 2017
Time will tell, but Menari could be the next big-thing of Australian racing.
Bonneval batters its rivals in the Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Stakes
If Menari’s run at Rosehill caught the punters eye in the Sydney market then kiwi raider Benneval’s display at Moonee Valley in the feature of the day surely piqued the interest of future bettors.
WOW!!!!!
NZ mare Bonneval wins the Group 2 Dato' Tan Chin Nam Stakes. @ForsmanAndrew pic.twitter.com/LK9eDUGhSk— Mark Nowell (@MarkANowell) September 9, 2017
In a race that had its fair share of drama, Bonneval swept wide into the straight in theGroup Two Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Stakes to power over the top of the field and record a half a length win.
Bonneval’s main target looked to be the Caulfield Cup, but after Saturday’s success co-trainer Andrew Forsman is refusing to rule out a tilt at this year’s Cox Plate.
The horse is the $9 second favourite for the Caulfield Cup and the $51 outsider at Ladbrokes.com.au for the Cox Plate.
Bonneval…there is your threat to Winx in the Cox Plate. Stunning return
— Adam Page (@AdamPage1991) September 9, 2017
The impartial observers believe it could make this year’s race all the more interesting of the Kiwi takes on Winx.
im sure the Vrc would love Bonneval to go to the Cox plate.. Winx the aussie champion vs the kiwi star on the rise ? #clashofthetitans pic.twitter.com/vhbqNY86Cz
— LT (@Lion_Tamer_Nz) September 10, 2017
One thing is for certain however, the horse made a number of punters happy on Saturday, including one investor who found a great dividend on a weekend multi.
Giddy right up! Had to get a multi up eventually! Oh Bonneval I love you! pic.twitter.com/IAYGyOlMjq
— Murray Conallin (@MConallin) September 9, 2017
If only we had the foresight to put that bet on, we’d all be a lot happier as the working week kicks off.