It's all systems go for Slade Power. Eddie Lynam's Dutch Art entire has been in quarantine at Werribee for about two weeks now and is looking the goods. He was given some serious work before making the trip which has stood him in good stead. Commenting from County Meath, Lynam said the horse's weight was now back to his usual 494kg. The horse was to be moved to the Darley stables yesterday. The trainer said that he'd like the horse to have a workout at Flemington before he runs in the $1,000,000 G1 Darley Classic on November 8. The winner of the G1 Diamond Jubilee and the G1 July Cup, will probably tangle with the likes of Lankan Rupee and the latest boom sprinter Chautauqua. Slade Power is one serious sprinter and it wouldn't surprise too many people if he ran away with the race. Win, lose or draw, the Darley will be the horse's last race before he takes up stud duties at Kildangan Stud in Ireland.
A rough betting guide as it stands at the moment.
Chautauqua. 6-4.
Slade Power. 4-1.
Lankan Rupee. 9-2.
Terravista. 9-1.
Buffering. 9-1.