Mornington 08 January 2023
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At the latest run 10th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1209m, 7 len behind Belthil with 59.5kg at $201. Before that 11th of 13 at this track 4Up Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1200m, 12 len behind And She Was carrying 59.5kg at $81. Wait until he shows something.
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1209m, 7 len behind Belthil with 59.5kg at $201. Before that 11th of 13 at this track 4Up Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1200m, 12 len behind And She Was carrying 59.5kg at $81. Wait until he shows something.
Resuming after 16 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Wagga Cl1-Sw September 18 2021 over 2000m, soft track; 7 len behind Dolphina carrying 56.5kg at $7. First up last campaign began awkwardly; fourth of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw March 21 2021 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Circuit Mighty with 59kg at $5. Top hope if back in good order.
Resuming after 16 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Wagga Cl1-Sw September 18 2021 over 2000m, soft track; 7 len behind Dolphina carrying 56.5kg at $7. First up last campaign began awkwardly; fourth of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw March 21 2021 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Circuit Mighty with 59kg at $5. Top hope if back in good order.
Four-year-old gelding by Delightful Choice out of East Star who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Has had no recent barrier trials. Maybe later.
Four-year-old gelding by Delightful Choice out of East Star who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Has had no recent barrier trials. Maybe later.
First-starter by Pierro out of Jubilant Harmony. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
First-starter by Pierro out of Jubilant Harmony. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Last start 6th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Black Zous carrying 58kg at $12. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Leap Year with 58kg at $6.50. Winning chance.
Last start 6th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Black Zous carrying 58kg at $12. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Leap Year with 58kg at $6.50. Winning chance.
First-starter by Von Costa De Hero out of Shabangabang. Betting the best guide.
First-starter by Von Costa De Hero out of Shabangabang. Betting the best guide.
She is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 (pre race incident; passed fit at barrier; slowly away) at this track Mdn-Sw May 24 over 2000m, soft track; 6 len behind Tasuma with 57.5kg at $15. On debut slowly away; 11th of 16 at Warrnambool 4Up Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1700m, in the wet; 9 len behind Henry The Lion with 57.5kg at $21. Form last time in not good enough.
She is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 (pre race incident; passed fit at barrier; slowly away) at this track Mdn-Sw May 24 over 2000m, soft track; 6 len behind Tasuma with 57.5kg at $15. On debut slowly away; 11th of 16 at Warrnambool 4Up Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1700m, in the wet; 9 len behind Henry The Lion with 57.5kg at $21. Form last time in not good enough.
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 8th of 10 at Ballarat 2Y Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1100m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Bound For Home carrying 56kg at $4.80. Expected to run well.
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 8th of 10 at Ballarat 2Y Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1100m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Bound For Home carrying 56kg at $4.80. Expected to run well.
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Bairnsdale 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Miss Magnifico carrying 56kg at $4. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Cranbourne 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1000m, 4 len behind Tino's Daughter carrying 56kg at $17. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Bairnsdale 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Miss Magnifico carrying 56kg at $4. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Cranbourne 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1000m, 4 len behind Tino's Daughter carrying 56kg at $17. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
VANKUKLA (5) was last seen in town at Sandown-Lakeside over 1300m, not disgracing himself there in sixth. The run prior at Cranbourne was good when second and he rates highly in this line up. STAR HARMONY (9) has had two runs back from a spell, finishing fourth at both. Can improve out to 1200m from an ideal draw. Strong danger. SO GREYSFUL (8) is a big watch. She was well beaten on debut at Ballarat when right in the market behind a good filly. May not have appreciated the heavy ground there and can improve sharply. CYCLONE HARMONY (4) is a three-year-old gelding by Pierro on debut who is worth keeping safe.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic 3Y Mdn-Sw August 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Big Story carrying 58kg at $17. On debut began awkwardly; fourth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Keitel carrying 57kg at $11. Looking to others.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic 3Y Mdn-Sw August 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Big Story carrying 58kg at $17. On debut began awkwardly; fourth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Keitel carrying 57kg at $11. Looking to others.
At debut, 5th of 13 at Geelong 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1309m, 3.5 len behind Tolpuddle carrying 58kg at $9. Gets a pass-mark after that debut and can go on with it.
At debut, 5th of 13 at Geelong 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1309m, 3.5 len behind Tolpuddle carrying 58kg at $9. Gets a pass-mark after that debut and can go on with it.
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Moonee Valley 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Li'l Wonder with 58kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1430m, 3.5 len behind Masako with 58kg at $10. Expected to go very well.
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Moonee Valley 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Li'l Wonder with 58kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1430m, 3.5 len behind Masako with 58kg at $10. Expected to go very well.
Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, with blinkers first time; second last of 10 at Cranbourne 3Y Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1300m, 9 len behind One Reason carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Cranbourne 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1600m, 13 len behind Bossa Nova Lad carrying 58kg at $51. Others have better credentials.
Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, with blinkers first time; second last of 10 at Cranbourne 3Y Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1300m, 9 len behind One Reason carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Cranbourne 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1600m, 13 len behind Bossa Nova Lad carrying 58kg at $51. Others have better credentials.
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 6th of 13 at Geelong 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1309m, 3.5 len behind Tolpuddle carrying 58kg at $81. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 6th of 13 at Geelong 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1309m, 3.5 len behind Tolpuddle carrying 58kg at $81. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1500m, 5 len behind Pale Face carrying 58kg at $8. The race before that came from last and 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Bon's Pride carrying 58kg at $11. Capable of a better run.
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1500m, 5 len behind Pale Face carrying 58kg at $8. The race before that came from last and 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Bon's Pride carrying 58kg at $11. Capable of a better run.
At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Atomic Eagle carrying 58kg at $16. Capable of taking this out.
At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Atomic Eagle carrying 58kg at $16. Capable of taking this out.
First-starter by Toronado out of Jood. Watch for a market push.
First-starter by Toronado out of Jood. Watch for a market push.
Raced twice to date. At debut, 9th of 11 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mungo Jerry with 56kg at $14. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Bunjil carrying 56kg at $101. Strong winning hope.
Raced twice to date. At debut, 9th of 11 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mungo Jerry with 56kg at $14. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Bunjil carrying 56kg at $101. Strong winning hope.
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 12 at Cranbourne 3Yf Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1200m, 13 len behind Benedetta with 57kg at $61. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 12 at Cranbourne 3Yf Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1200m, 13 len behind Benedetta with 57kg at $61. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
DICTIONARY (3) can run a race here third up. He hasn't managed a placing from five starts but has shown improvement this time in and wasn't beaten all that far at Geelong last start. Should get a good run midfield and can figure. LONERGY (6) was just fair at Yarra Valley last start but was good prior in two runs at Cranbourne and must be considered off those efforts. CHIHULY (2) was sound on debut at Geelong, beaten 3.5 lengths. He's been freshened since and should improve nicely off that. NAKEDNESS (7) ran a good race on debut at Yarra Valley, finishing second and beaten a length. Draws to sit handy and can go one better.
Going well. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Hanmer Springs carrying 58kg at $2.40. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; head behind Miss Tarzy with 58kg at $4. Must be respected.
Going well. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Hanmer Springs carrying 58kg at $2.40. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; head behind Miss Tarzy with 58kg at $4. Must be respected.
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 10th of 13 at this track 4Up Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind And She Was with 57.5kg at $13. Last start 10th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Atomic Eagle with 57.5kg at $51. Hard to get too enthused.
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 10th of 13 at this track 4Up Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind And She Was with 57.5kg at $13. Last start 10th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Atomic Eagle with 57.5kg at $51. Hard to get too enthused.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation began awkwardly; with blinkers first time; eighth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sycorax carrying 58kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind He's Essential carrying 57.5kg at $61. Looks tested on form from last campaign.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation began awkwardly; with blinkers first time; eighth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sycorax carrying 58kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind He's Essential carrying 57.5kg at $61. Looks tested on form from last campaign.
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 2000m, 14 len behind Toronova with 57.5kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 58kg at $67. Needs to lift.
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 2000m, 14 len behind Toronova with 57.5kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 58kg at $67. Needs to lift.
Second-up today. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Wangaratta 4Up Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1300m, 10 len behind Sugar Pop with 54.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1600m, 31 len behind Sunday's Best with 57.5kg at $26. Needs more time.
Second-up today. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Wangaratta 4Up Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1300m, 10 len behind Sugar Pop with 54.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1600m, 31 len behind Sunday's Best with 57.5kg at $26. Needs more time.
Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Existing State with 57.5kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lady Tino with 54kg at $26. Forward showing expected.
Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Existing State with 57.5kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lady Tino with 54kg at $26. Forward showing expected.
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at Werribee F&M Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Intisar carrying 58kg at $12. Second-up with blinkers first time; 5th of 13 at Wangaratta 4Up Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Sugar Pop with 53.5kg at $15. Forward showing expected.
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at Werribee F&M Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Intisar carrying 58kg at $12. Second-up with blinkers first time; 5th of 13 at Wangaratta 4Up Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Sugar Pop with 53.5kg at $15. Forward showing expected.
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 8 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1700m, 7 len behind Abrupt carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up raced three wide; 8th of 10 at Cranbourne 4Up Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Justdoit carrying 57.5kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 8 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1700m, 7 len behind Abrupt carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up raced three wide; 8th of 10 at Cranbourne 4Up Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Justdoit carrying 57.5kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.
Was at big odds at debut, 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind First Commandment with 54.5kg at $26. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
Was at big odds at debut, 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind First Commandment with 54.5kg at $26. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1200m, 17 len behind Nunthorpe carrying 56.5kg at $101. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1200m, 17 len behind Nunthorpe carrying 56.5kg at $101. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
At debut, 6th of 11 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nunthorpe carrying 56.5kg at $10. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
At debut, 6th of 11 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nunthorpe carrying 56.5kg at $10. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Keen on ALASKAN STORM (1). She's had a few chances but is knocking on the door and all three runs this time in have been good. She was beaten as favourite last time out at this track and distance but rates highly and should go close. MISSISSIPPI MAGGIE (9) started big odds on debut at this track and distance but ran well above expectations, finishing just half a length away in third. More experienced and can win. TEMPESTARII (7) wasn't beaten far at Wangaratta second up despite running fifth and gets her chance to break through from an ideal gate. SUBCULTURE (6) made some improvement at her second race start at this track and can continue to do so here.
Useful gelding. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Yarra Valley Bm58 December 23 over 1500m defeating Shalily carrying 61kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on November 28 over 1469m, 13 len behind Numpty with 61kg at $5.50. Racing well and can win again.
Useful gelding. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Yarra Valley Bm58 December 23 over 1500m defeating Shalily carrying 61kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on November 28 over 1469m, 13 len behind Numpty with 61kg at $5.50. Racing well and can win again.
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on December 23 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Henty carrying 62kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 19 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Kiss Me If You Can with 61.5kg at $26. Needs more time.
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on December 23 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Henty carrying 62kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 19 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Kiss Me If You Can with 61.5kg at $26. Needs more time.
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm58 on December 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Toogoodfortoorak with 62kg at $5. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 on 2December 9 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Calico Jack with 59kg at $17. Should be right in the finish.
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm58 on December 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Toogoodfortoorak with 62kg at $5. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 on 2December 9 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Calico Jack with 59kg at $17. Should be right in the finish.
Third-up today. Resuming won by a neck at Kyneton Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1212m defeating Shootoose carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Second-up 8th of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on December 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lovin' Laughs carrying 59kg at $15. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
Third-up today. Resuming won by a neck at Kyneton Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1212m defeating Shootoose carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Second-up 8th of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on December 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lovin' Laughs carrying 59kg at $15. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
First-up. Finished off last campaign keen; with blinkers first time; fourth of 9 at Sale Bm64 July 24 over 2200m, 7 len behind Pure Deal with 58.5kg at $10. First up last campaign pre race incident and passed fit at barrier; fourth of 7 at Ballarat Bm64 May 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Narrated carrying 58.5kg at $31. Needs more time.
First-up. Finished off last campaign keen; with blinkers first time; fourth of 9 at Sale Bm64 July 24 over 2200m, 7 len behind Pure Deal with 58.5kg at $10. First up last campaign pre race incident and passed fit at barrier; fourth of 7 at Ballarat Bm64 May 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Narrated carrying 58.5kg at $31. Needs more time.
Useful type. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 23 over 1600m defeating Naval Destroyer with 58kg at $9. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1400m, nose behind Bon's Pride carrying 58kg at $6. No reason he cannot build on that success.
Useful type. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 23 over 1600m defeating Naval Destroyer with 58kg at $9. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1400m, nose behind Bon's Pride carrying 58kg at $6. No reason he cannot build on that success.
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1500m defeating Rayza Warrior with 58kg at $26. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Geelong Bm58 on December 16 over 1710m, 6 len behind Dyerville with 60.5kg at $16. Right in the mix.
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1500m defeating Rayza Warrior with 58kg at $26. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Geelong Bm58 on December 16 over 1710m, 6 len behind Dyerville with 60.5kg at $16. Right in the mix.
Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 13 at Moe Bm58 on December 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ninja Derby carrying 59kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on December 4 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Peak Road carrying 59kg at $13. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 13 at Moe Bm58 on December 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ninja Derby carrying 59kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on December 4 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Peak Road carrying 59kg at $13. Can do a lot better than that last run.
CONCENTRIC (6) broke through for a narrow maiden win at Cranbourne last start over 1600m and can win again here. Showed plenty of promise as a younger horse and is slowly starting to deliver. Will push forward and take plenty of catching. RURA PENTHE (4) has only had three starts, winning his maiden two back at Kyneton before an even effort in town last start. Still improving and must be respected. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (3) has had two runs back from a spell and a win looks close. He stuck on gamely at Cranbourne behind a handy horse last time out and looks primed here. HENTY (1) ran a much better race last start at Yarra Glen, winning comfortably there. This is harder but he's right in the race.
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Bm64 on December 28 over 2000m, 2 len behind The Kings Gospel carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on December 2 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Motamayiz carrying 59kg at $26. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Bm64 on December 28 over 2000m, 2 len behind The Kings Gospel carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on December 2 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Motamayiz carrying 59kg at $26. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Stony Creek Bm58 on December 27 over 2100m, head behind Tametomo with 58.5kg at $3. The run before that 4th of 11 at Moe Bm58 on December 9 over 2050m, 2.5 len behind Silver Tycoon with 61.5kg at $4. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Stony Creek Bm58 on December 27 over 2100m, head behind Tametomo with 58.5kg at $3. The run before that 4th of 11 at Moe Bm58 on December 9 over 2050m, 2.5 len behind Silver Tycoon with 61.5kg at $4. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Useful gelding. Most recently 8th of 10 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on December 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Huguenot with 59.5kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on December 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ima Shelby carrying 60.5kg at $6. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
Useful gelding. Most recently 8th of 10 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on December 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Huguenot with 59.5kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on December 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ima Shelby carrying 60.5kg at $6. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
Useful type. Last start won by a head at Stony Creek Bm58 December 27 over 2100m defeating Bucks carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on December 10 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Written Advice carrying 59.5kg at $4. Rates highly and expected to go well again.
Useful type. Last start won by a head at Stony Creek Bm58 December 27 over 2100m defeating Bucks carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on December 10 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Written Advice carrying 59.5kg at $4. Rates highly and expected to go well again.
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 13 over 2050m, slow going 5.5 len behind Let's Say Grace carrying 60kg at $6. The start before that faded in the straight second last of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 2 over 2030m, 6 len behind Set Us Free carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. 4kg claim will not be enough.
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 13 over 2050m, slow going 5.5 len behind Let's Say Grace carrying 60kg at $6. The start before that faded in the straight second last of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 2 over 2030m, 6 len behind Set Us Free carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. 4kg claim will not be enough.
Resumes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 2 over 2030m, 2.25 len behind Set Us Free with 59kg at $3.80. Before that ran last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on November 16 over 2400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Kaituku with 54.5kg at $17. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Resumes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 2 over 2030m, 2.25 len behind Set Us Free with 59kg at $3.80. Before that ran last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on November 16 over 2400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Kaituku with 54.5kg at $17. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Most recently won by 5 len at this track Mdn-Sw December 28 over 2000m defeating Shootthelightsout carrying 59.5kg at $11. Before that ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley Cl1 on December 16 over 2040m, 64 len behind So Unusual carrying 53kg at $26. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Most recently won by 5 len at this track Mdn-Sw December 28 over 2000m defeating Shootthelightsout carrying 59.5kg at $11. Before that ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley Cl1 on December 16 over 2040m, 64 len behind So Unusual carrying 53kg at $26. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 13 over 2050m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Let's Say Grace carrying 59.5kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track Bm58 on December 2 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind One For Rocky with 60kg at $51. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 13 over 2050m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Let's Say Grace carrying 59.5kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track Bm58 on December 2 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind One For Rocky with 60kg at $51. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
BUCKS (2) doesn't win out of turn but is racing as well as ever and hasn't been beaten far in two starts since a dominant win at Moe three back. He can race forward or back and should be competitive. ART MAJOR (1) ran a good race in a stronger contest last time out and looks ideally placed here. Draws ideally to stalk the pace and just has to hold his level to be going close. TAMETOMO (4) led throughout to win narrowly at Stony Creek last start, just getting the better of Bucks there. Will push forward again and should be in the finish. TORONOVA (7) was a dominant winner here last time out, scoring by 5 lengths to break her maiden. Must be a chance off that.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign overraced early, middle stages; third of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 March 24 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Saint Tropez carrying 58kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len (keen; shifted in near 100m; rider charged with careless riding) Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 2 2022 over 1200m defeating Deece Scent Kiss carrying 58kg at $2.80. Can fire while fresh.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign overraced early, middle stages; third of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 March 24 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Saint Tropez carrying 58kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len (keen; shifted in near 100m; rider charged with careless riding) Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 2 2022 over 1200m defeating Deece Scent Kiss carrying 58kg at $2.80. Can fire while fresh.
Getting off the mark on debut; came from midfield and won by a nose at Kyneton Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Miss Illuminate carrying 58kg at $2.80. Improvement likely.
Getting off the mark on debut; came from midfield and won by a nose at Kyneton Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Miss Illuminate carrying 58kg at $2.80. Improvement likely.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Mares Bm64 on December 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Boss Queen with 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up laid out in straight and weakened near 200m; ran last of 15 at Randwick in the G1 Surround on February 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Hinged with 56kg at $101. Fitter and a winning hope.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Mares Bm64 on December 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Boss Queen with 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up laid out in straight and weakened near 200m; ran last of 15 at Randwick in the G1 Surround on February 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Hinged with 56kg at $101. Fitter and a winning hope.
Resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm60 January 1 2022 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lianne carrying 59.5kg at $6. On debut favourite; won by 1.5 len (began awkwardly) Morphettville 3Up Mdn-Sw November 2 2021 over 1200m defeating Sipsmith with 58kg at $6.50. Could surprise.
Resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm60 January 1 2022 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lianne carrying 59.5kg at $6. On debut favourite; won by 1.5 len (began awkwardly) Morphettville 3Up Mdn-Sw November 2 2021 over 1200m defeating Sipsmith with 58kg at $6.50. Could surprise.
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Islero with 60.5kg at $61. The run before that 4th in a small field at Traralgon Pic-Trpy on December 3 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Bedivere with 66.5kg at $3.80. Hard to have.
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Islero with 60.5kg at $61. The run before that 4th in a small field at Traralgon Pic-Trpy on December 3 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Bedivere with 66.5kg at $3.80. Hard to have.
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on December 22 over 1170m, 5.5 len behind Anilla carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up began awkwardly and overraced early, middle stages; 2nd of 8 at Ararat 4Up Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Victoria Falls carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on December 22 over 1170m, 5.5 len behind Anilla carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up began awkwardly and overraced early, middle stages; 2nd of 8 at Ararat 4Up Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Victoria Falls carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on January 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Stirrup with 59kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track Bm64 on October 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Rolling Moss carrying 57kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on January 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Stirrup with 59kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track Bm64 on October 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Rolling Moss carrying 57kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
TITAN OF CHOICE (1) resumes. He won in maiden grade first up last time in before racing consistently, placing at his next five starts against some handy horses. He can sprint well fresh and maps for a soft run midfield. Well placed. I'M DIVINE (3) was in the market first up but could only manage sixth over 1300m at Sandown-Lakeside. Wasn't beaten far and can bounce back sharply. LIDDER VALLEY (2) was a smart debut winner at Kyneton, scoring by a nose. This is a step up but he'll be much better for the experience. JOURNEY TO PETRA (4) resumes after a year off. Won well on debut and it may pay to watch the market.
Useful type. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on December 9 over 955m, 1.75 len behind Southern Front carrying 62kg at $5.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on December 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Star Jan carrying 60kg at $9.50. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
Useful type. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on December 9 over 955m, 1.75 len behind Southern Front carrying 62kg at $5.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on December 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Star Jan carrying 60kg at $9.50. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
Useful gelding. Last start ran last of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 on December 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Joseylin carrying 60kg at $26. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Moe Bm58 December 9 over 1000m defeating Just Malcolm with 61kg at $6.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Useful gelding. Last start ran last of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 on December 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Joseylin carrying 60kg at $26. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Moe Bm58 December 9 over 1000m defeating Just Malcolm with 61kg at $6.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Colac 0 - 58 December 17 over 1000m defeating Single Honor carrying 60kg at $5. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Moe 0 - 58 on November 26 over 1017m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Obsessive Nature with 60kg at $6. Can get the job done again.
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Colac 0 - 58 December 17 over 1000m defeating Single Honor carrying 60kg at $5. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Moe 0 - 58 on November 26 over 1017m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Obsessive Nature with 60kg at $6. Can get the job done again.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 11 at Traralgon Bm64 on November 27 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind High Risk with 59kg at $4.50. Last start 6th of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on December 22 over 1170m, 3.5 len behind Anilla carrying 59kg at $5. Has the ability to take this out.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 11 at Traralgon Bm64 on November 27 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind High Risk with 59kg at $4.50. Last start 6th of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on December 22 over 1170m, 3.5 len behind Anilla carrying 59kg at $5. Has the ability to take this out.
Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Stony Creek Bm58 on January 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mir with 60kg at $19. Before that 4th of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on December 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Starz Barwon carrying 57.5kg at $15. Take on trust.
Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Stony Creek Bm58 on January 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mir with 60kg at $19. Before that 4th of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on December 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Starz Barwon carrying 57.5kg at $15. Take on trust.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 10 at this track Bm58 on December 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mir carrying 61.5kg at $17. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Only Need Time with 61.5kg at $15. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 10 at this track Bm58 on December 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mir carrying 61.5kg at $17. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Only Need Time with 61.5kg at $15. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
Recent form sound. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on December 23 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Starz Barwon with 58.5kg at $4. The start before that won by a nose at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 9 over 1000m defeating Cobblestone Way with 56kg at $2.80. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Recent form sound. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on December 23 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Starz Barwon with 58.5kg at $4. The start before that won by a nose at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 9 over 1000m defeating Cobblestone Way with 56kg at $2.80. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track 0 - 58 January 1 over 1000m defeating Revolutionist carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at Geelong Bm58 on December 16 over 1109m, 2.75 len behind Bella Babe carrying 56kg at $41. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track 0 - 58 January 1 over 1000m defeating Revolutionist carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at Geelong Bm58 on December 16 over 1109m, 2.75 len behind Bella Babe carrying 56kg at $41. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on January 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Make An Effort with 54kg at $41. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at this track F&M Bm58 on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Scientific carrying 54kg at $81. Can't recommend.
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on January 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Make An Effort with 54kg at $41. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at this track F&M Bm58 on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Scientific carrying 54kg at $81. Can't recommend.
TITANS (1) was last seen at Moonee Valley, running fifth but only beaten 1.75 lengths over the 955m there. Has a big weight to carry but this is a big drop in class and he's earned it. TAX FREE PROPHET (4) ran well first up at Traralgon before an even showing at Wangaratta last start. Well placed to bounce back third up and will be running on late. TOM THE STAR (3) broke through for a comfortable victory at Colac last start over today's trip of 1000m. Gets a handy 3kg claim here and is in the each-way mix again. STRAPPARSI (7) is racing in great form, winning her maiden at this course and distance two back before a solid showing at Yarra Glen last start. Will take catching from a good draw.
