SCHWEPPES POSEIDON STAKES
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 S Domenico on August 30 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Raging Force with 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up won by a nose at Caulfield G1 Blue Diamond February 22 over 1200m defeating Tentyris with 57kg at $16. Better for that and can improve quickly.
Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Vain Stks on August 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Jimmy Recard carrying 58kg at $5. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Caulfield G3 Mcneil August 30 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Mcgaw with 58.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly on latest.
Unbeaten two for two. Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 2.75 len Morphettville G3 Breeders Stks April 26 over 1200m defeating Steel Trap carrying 57.5kg at $1.85. On debut favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw April 2 over 1200m defeating Maldini carrying 58kg at $8.50. Talented type who can measure right up.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by a head at this track 2yo Hcp July 19 over 1000m in soft going defeating Oyster Lane with 59.5kg at $3. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Vain Stks on August 16 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Jimmy Recard with 57kg at $4. Will run an honest race.
Second-up. First-up after six months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Tycoon Star carrying 57kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Vobis Showdown March 15 over 1200m defeating Befuddle with 58kg at $6.50. Fitter and has to be respected.
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo C&G-Swp on August 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Space Rider with 57kg at $5. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Todman on March 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Tentyris with 55.5kg at $26. Fitter but will need to improve.
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G1 J J Atkins June 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Cool Archie with 57kg at $9. On debut fifth of 10 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Mdn March 13 over 1000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Stormland with 58kg at $4. Nice type, not hopeless.
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at Bendigo Bm64 August 14 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Sorel Rising carrying 57kg at $3.40. The race before that led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on July 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Ole Dancer with 57kg at $6. This is a fair bit harder.
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1112m defeating Davida with 57kg at $3.20. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, nose behind Mrs Iglesia with 58kg at $7.50. On the up but this will test.