The $1.25-million O&S Tack Room Trophy is set to be a thrilling contest, with 13 talented horses vying for top honours. The Restricted Overnight contest for three-year-olds and upward will run over one mile (1,600m). Let’s take a closer look at each contender, analysing their strengths, weaknesses, and prospects.

1) WHIZZ KIDD: (5 b h by Northern Giant – Mayken Joy) – Whizz Kidd is expected to struggle in this contest. Despite his pedigree, he hasn’t shown the form that would make him a serious contender. His connections may need to re-evaluate his strategy to get the best out of him.

2) SUPER ALEX : (5 ch h by Admiral Alex – Jamaican Pharoah) – Super Alex ran a brave race to finish second to Girvano over 7 ½ furlongs (1,500m) on August 6. If he can reproduce that effort, he could surprise with a strong challenge.

3) HUNTSMAN: (5 ch h by Key to Power – Dream Point) – Huntsman is expected to trail the field.

4) MAIN MISTRESS (USA): (4 dk b/br f by Mo Town – Timetobegobe) – Main Mistress is a capable runner who’ll give her best. However, it’s uncertain if it’ll be enough for a share of the spoils. She has shown promise in her recent outings at this level, and her connections will be hoping she can deliver a good effort here.

5) MPRS LINKS : (5 b m by Admiral Alex – Brewedtoperfection) – MPRS Links has no chance of winning. She hasn’t shown the form that would make her a serious contender.

6) ANTARCTICA: (5 b m by Savoy Stomp – Jesse’s Favorite) – Antarctica is not recommended for a winning run.

7) PROVIDENT: (4 b c by Sensational Slam – Dream Point) – Provident is a consistent performer with three wins from eight starts. He’s expected to do well in this contest, and his connections will be hoping he can build on his recent form.

8) FLORINDIA: (USA) (4 dk b/br f by Gone Astray – Flaring) – Florinda is the top contender after finishing 2 ½ lengths behind Supernatural Power on August 2. She should handle this distance with ease, and her connections will be confident in her ability to perform well. She has been training really well for this trophy race and is expected to lead home rivals.

9) MAGNIFICENT FORCE (USA): (4 dk b/br f by Cloud Computing – Cocktail Cruise) – Magnificent Force is training well and could run a strong race despite her lacklustre recent form. Her connections will be hoping she can build on her training and show improvement.

10) SUPREMASI: (4 b c by Savoy Stomp – Beware Baby) – Supremasi was a disqualified winner on his last outing and is better suited to this distance. However, Florinda is the main obstacle, and he’ll need to be at his best to overcome her.

11) MR SENATOR: (5 rn h by Natural Selection – Khadiliah) – Is expected to be left behind in this one.

12) ALLEGIANCE: (4 ch c by Midnight Hawk – Princess Geeta) – Allegiance is expected to get the distance with ease but is unlikely to win.

13) LION CHARMER: (5 ch m by Lion Tamer – Charming Beauty) – Lion Charmer’s prospects are uncertain.

Supremasi (Raddesh Roman) easily winning a maiden condition race for native-bred three-year-olds on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)