Stylish Lord does not have the best odds heading into the 2024 Listed Aquanita Stakes (2000m) at Belmont Racecourse on Sunday. Despite the betting sites’ predictions for his gelding, trainer Russell Stewart thinks the three year old will do well.
Speaking to The Races WA, the Ascot-based trainer said he Stylish Lord is looking good and has everything that it takes to win the $100,000 race on Sunday at Belmont.
Russell Stewart thinks Stylish Lord has what it takes to win Aquanita
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