Neil Evans
A rise in distance is set to pave the way for an Irish import to score his first win on Australian soil when he tackles a competitive race at Wednesday’s feature meeting on the Kensington track at Randwick.
Cap Saint Martin is a typical and sparingly raced Irish-reared four-year-old having just his eighth career start since debuting back home nearly two years ago.
A son of outstanding triple group 1 winner in France Persian King, Cap Saint Martin broke through as a hot favourite at his third start late in 2024 at the home of Irish racing, The Curragh.
The gelding had only three more runs through 2025, bolting in a lower graded handicap at Naas before spelling.
He was then transferred down under, and into the hands of Annabel and Rob Archibald at Warwick Farm who have had plenty of success in the past with UK and Irish imports.
Given plenty of time to acclimatise and two quiet trials, Cap Saint Martin caught the eye in his first Sydney outing just a fortnight ago, powering home from near last into a place at Warwick Farm over a mile at Benchmark 78 level.
Now over a furlong further and against similar opposition, he’s primed to make a big statement and position himself to tackle Saturday company further into the campaign.
Cap Saint Martin opened around $3.40 favourite in early betting in what looms as a robust and strong form race.
Progressive three-year-old Without Peer was quoted around $4.50 ahead of Randwick-based duo Kenmare Bay ($5.50) and Glad You Think So ($6.00).
The Kensington circuit was rated a Heavy 9 through Tuesday, but likely to improve to an 8, or even sneak into Soft 7 range with clearing weather heading into race day.
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