RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES TROPHY
Second-up. First-up after five months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 16 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind El Rocko with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Randwick in the G1 V Elleegant on March 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Via Sistina with 59kg at $31. Fitter and a strong hope.
Second run back. First-up after five months 12th of 14 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Sepals with 61.5kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Pakenham Bm78 December 21 over 2000m defeating Vivideel with 60kg at $4.80. Likely needs a couple more.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 9 over 2040m, slow going 3.5 len behind Relentless Voyager carrying 58.5kg at $19. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track Qlty Hcp on August 2 over 2530m, 2.75 len behind Bold Soul with 57.5kg at $15. Risking.
Having second run back today. Last outing sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, long-neck behind Hard To Cross carrying 59kg at $4.80. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nicolini Vito with 56kg at $5.50. Nice return and will take beating with the added fitness.
Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, 10 len behind Hard To Cross carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Werribee Werribee Cup on December 8 over 1600m, 2 len behind Riot And Rose with 58kg at $21. Likely needs more ground.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Caulfield in the G2 Sand Clssc November 30 over 2400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Arapaho with 59kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Sandown-Hillside Bm78 September 28 over 1800m defeating Alma Rise with 58.5kg at $9.50. Talented horse who can win this.
First-up. Finished off last preparation won by nose Trentham Swp March 22 over 2500m slow track defeating Final Return with 56kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Hastings Hcp September 7 2024 over 1600m defeating Nereus with 54.5kg at $10.50. Faces a tough essay.
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, 2 len behind Hard To Cross with 55.5kg at $6. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Heath on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 60kg at $3.40. Consistent type but not sure he breaks through.
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, 5 len behind Hard To Cross carrying 58kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track in the G1 Aust Cup on March 29 over 2000m, 13 len behind Light Infantry Man with 59kg at $81. Fitter and loves this track.
Second run back. First-up after six months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Macdonald Stks on August 23 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 57kg at $71. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 Lord Reims on February 22 over 2600m, 4.5 len behind Gotta Go Guru with 56kg at $8. Can't have yet.
Second run back. First-up after seven months settled back and ran on when 11th of 15 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 54kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Classic on February 22 over 1800m, 3 len behind Shanwah with 57kg at $11. Prepared to take him on again today in this company.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Ascot in the G2 King Edward VII Stakes June 21 2024 over 2414m, 37 len behind Calandagan carrying 58kg at $15. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Epsom Downs in the LR Blue Riband Trl April 23 2024 over 2011m, 1.0 len behind Bellum Justum with 58.5kg at $1.80. Group 3 winning import, very wary.
Form hard to fault. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Hcp August 23 over 1523m defeating Globe carrying 51kg at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 15 at this track Bm84 on August 2 over 1620m, 3 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 58kg at $16. Up in weight but hard to knock entirely.
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Morphettville in the LR Centaurea May 10 over 2017m, 9 len behind Private Legacy with 55.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Jra Plt February 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Duke De Sessa with 55.5kg at $101. Will need this.
Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 16 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind El Rocko carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Globe carrying 54kg at $19. Risking.
Second-up. First-up after 11 months second last of 10 at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, 12 len behind Hard To Cross with 54kg at $19. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Newbury 3yo Hcp on May 18 2024 over 2011m, 7 len behind King's Gambit with 56.5kg at $51. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 14 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Sepals with 54kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at this track in the G1 Aust Gns on March 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Feroce carrying 57kg at $17. Can't entertain until he shows something more.
Last start 13th of 15 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 30 over 1700m, slow going 17 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 54kg at $31. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 18 at this track Hcp on July 19 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty with 52kg at $9. Can't have.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 Hcp May 10 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Fernao with 58.5kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Caulfield Heath Bm70 December 26 over 1500m defeating One Long Day carrying 60kg at $6. Will take great benefit from this run.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Baden Baden 3yo Allow August 28 2024 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Louvre carrying 60kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.75 len Hannover May 1 2024 over 2200m defeating Koelle carrying 58kg at $2.60. Need to see.