THE 'TWIN PEAKS' ARE NOT PASSABLE

Rivals unlikely to find their way past Lim's Kosciuszko and Lim's Saltoro in QE II Cup

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Famously named after mountains in Australia and Asia respectively, Lim's Kosciuszko and Lim's Saltoro look extremely hard to conquer in the $300,000 Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1,800m) on Sept 7.

With an amazing nine Group 1 wins to his name, two-time Singapore Horse of the Year (2022 and 2023) Lim's Kosciuszko heads the ratings on 121 points and is the benchmark at weight-for-age level.

However, fresh from beating his more lauded stablemate in the Group 1 Raffles Cup (1,600m) on Aug 11, Lim's Saltoro is now seen as the heir apparent, and the pair will dominate both the narrative and the betting heading into the celebrated feature race on Sept 7.

Furthermore, Lim's Kosciuszko and Lim's Saltoro have won 10 of the last 11 Group 1 races at Kranji and have a combined record of 31 wins and six second placings from 38 starts in Singapore.

A win by either of the Lim Stable's stars would give owner Lim Siah Mong and trainer Daniel Meagher their first victory in the QEII Cup; the only Group 1 missing from the formidable partnership's jam-packed trophy cabinet.

But who will win?

"Tough question!" said Meagher. "I thought 'Kosi' (Lim's Kosciuszko) would win at his last start (Raffles Cup) at level weights but (Lim's) Saltoro was bloody hard to pass.