LEXUS ARCHER STAKES
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 9 over 2040m, slow going 4.5 len behind Relentless Voyager with 59kg at $20. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Revelare carrying 60.5kg at $26. Strong run last time, gives a sight.
Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Last start ran last of 8 at this track Qlty Hcp on August 2 over 2530m, 3.5 len behind Bold Soul carrying 59.5kg at $8. At only start last preparation got back early 8th of 10 at this track Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Middle Earth with 57.5kg at $10. Did enough fresh, can improve quickly.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 9 over 2040m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Relentless Voyager with 57kg at $2.90. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Hcp July 19 over 2000m defeating Antrim Coast carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Going well, should be thereabouts.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind El Rocko with 54.5kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a long-neck at Caulfield Qlty August 30 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Smokin' Romans carrying 54kg at $3.40. Has plenty of upside and can win again.
Last start ran last of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Revelare with 55kg at $31. Before that 2nd of 18 at this track Hcp on July 19 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty carrying 55.5kg at $151. Rough hope on the run two back.
At the latest run favourite; settled well back; won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp August 23 over 2500m on a soft track defeating Muktamil with 54kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Moonee Valley Bm78 August 9 over 2500m on a rain affected track defeating Bluestone with 55.5kg at $6.50. Wouldn't shock.
Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Revelare carrying 53.5kg at $13. The start before that won by a long-neck at this track Qlty July 19 over 2800m in soft going defeating Muktamil carrying 56kg at $4.20. Going well, must respect.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind El Rocko with 54kg at $6. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Revelare carrying 54kg at $4.40. Has been racing well. Needs to lift now.
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Revelare carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that 13th of 15 at this track Bm84 on August 2 over 1620m, 6 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 59.5kg at $91. Up in trip suits but needs to lift.
Form hard to fault. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Randwick in the LR C-Tatts Cup on September 6 over 2400m, 10 len behind Changingoftheguard carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on August 23 over 2500m, slow going long-neck behind Jennivamoose with 53.5kg at $4.60. Consistent, should be thereabouts.
Last start from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on August 23 over 2500m, slow going 1.4 len behind Jennivamoose carrying 54kg at $16. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm78 on August 2 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Vega Magnifico with 57.5kg at $14. Looks tested in this field.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on August 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Shoeless carrying 62kg at $9. Last start 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 23 over 2040m, 0.5 len behind Navy King carrying 60kg at $6. Should be ready to peak here.
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on August 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; head behind Dreams Come True carrying 58.5kg at $10. Before that 6th of 13 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Makdane carrying 59kg at $21. Can't have.