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Who Shot Thebarman is a proven stayer, having won the Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) in March this year, but does that make him a serious contender for the Group 1 Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup (2400m) this Saturday?
The six-year-old gelding is one of four Chris Waller-trained runners confirmed for the $3 million race at Caulfield Racecourse following two last start wins but a wide draw and weight penalty puts his challenge in doubt.
Who Shot Thebarman has won more than half of his 14 career starts (8) and placed second in a further two.
The gelding is one of only five last start winners among of 18-strong field after winning the Group 3 Bart Cummings (2520m) at Flemington Racecourse on October 4 which followed a win in the Girls Day Out Handicap (2000m), both were won impressively by two and a half lengths.
The six-year-old has already proven successful in New Zealand and is now keen to prove himself in Australia with the 2014 Caulfield Cup.
Who Shot Thebarman opened the Caulfield Cup betting market at Ladbrokes.com.au with odds of $13 but has drifted out to $17 following a wide draw in barrier 16. However, the scratching of Gris Caro means the gelding will move in to gate 15, with a chance at starting from the more desirable gate 13 following the withdraw of emergencies.
So can the New Zealand import cause an upset in Saturday’s feature race and cement his place in Australian racing?
Judging by all this, Who Shot Thebarman looks like a serious contender for the 2014 Caulfield Cup crown.
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