The spotlight shines on New Zealand’s finest fillies at Riccarton this week as they go head-to-head in the Group 1 1000 Guineas, bringing NZ Cup Week to an exciting finish. Trainer Stephen Marsh is confident heading into the race, with two live chances in the field. His exciting fillies, Love Poem and Sexy And I Moet, will both be eager to claim their place in the history books and secure their trainer’s first 1000 Guineas victory. The pair will face off against some familiar competition, having recently finished third and fourth respectively in the Group 2 Soliloquy Stakes behind current favourite Alabama Lass and Kitty Flash who will also feature in Saturday’s showdown.
Among the contenders is the emerging star, Costae, who has taken an unconventional route to the 1000 Guineas. The daughter of Ribchester has had an impressive journey, progressing through the Polytrack circuit before securing her spot in the Classic with a stunning last start win at Ellerslie. Now, she sets her sights on delivering a dream result at Riccarton this Saturday.
