Monday Mail: Alligator Blood-Super Seth rematch could be on hold

The Group 1 Futurity Stakes could rob racegoers one of the most anticipated rematches in Australian racing, with Super Seth set to deny Alligator Blood a chance at redemption.

Super Seth (L) hands Alligator Blood (R) his last loss. Picture: AAP/Vince Caligiuri

The anticipated rematch between Alligator Blood and Super Seth may not eventuate this weekend, with Saturday’s C.F. Orr Stakes result possibly forcing the hand of trainer Anthony Freedman.

Super Seth was a brilliant first-up winner on wet ground and remains the only horse to lower the colours of Alligator Blood after an epic Caulfield Guineas in October.

Alligator Blood is locked into a start in Saturday’s C.S. Hayes Stakes and while Super Seth will be among the nominations, assistant trainer Sam Freedman said it’s quite possible his father Anthony will opt to save him for the following week and run in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes.

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Super Seth (L) hands Alligator Blood (R) his last loss. Picture: AAP/Vince Caligiuri

“After seeing Alabama Express win at weight-for-age, it probably bolstered our confidence taking on the older horses as a three-year-old,” Freed-man said.

“Dad will make that decision towards the middle of this week.

“It’s probably race by race at the moment.

“There’s so many options.

“If he were to win the Futurity, the All-Star Mile would certainly be at the forefront of our minds. It’s worth a lot of money and while it’s not a Group 1 it would be much the same as Yes Yes Yes winning The Everest.”

Freedman said the fact Super Seth won so impressively on wet ground first-up also gives them confidence to go to Sydney, with the Randwick Guineas another possibility.

He hopes the son of Dundeel will race on another season and showcase another string to his bow.

Super Seth. Picture: George Salpigtidis/Getty

“We think if asked he would run 2000m, (even though) he’s won four times at 1200m and a Caulfield Guineas,” he said.

“Hopefully we’ve got him for another 12 months and we can really stretch him out in the spring, capture the public eye and try and create a really nice four-year-old.”

Even with Super Seth not there, the Hayes shapes as a big drawcard with the Aussie debut of glamour Kiwi Catalyst, who has a similar record to Alligator Blood, with six wins in seven starts.

The pair could be on a collision course several times over the next six weeks, with the Australian Guineas to follow and then possibly the All-Star Mile.

Alligator Blood heads the All-Star Mile poll, with more than 10,000 votes. Catalyst is fifth and seeming assured of a start as well.

To vote for Alligator Blood, go to www.allstarmile.com.au.