CHANNEL 9 CHESTER MANIFOLD STAKES
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APULIA (3) was first up off a year-long spell at Moonee Valley but ran on for an impressive win, settling last on a quick track and powering home to score over 1496m. He should only be fitter for that rising slightly in trip and if the inside section is holding up he'll take beating. MAJOR BEEL (5) is one that can be an improver second up. He did enough fresh over the Randwick mile with 60kg when fading late, but his second-up form reads very well for this and any give in the ground will only suit better. OH TOO GOOD (6) is a consistent mare who keeps racing well, midfield in a G2 Crystal Mile last start. Sets up nicely from the gate here in a slightly easier affair. NEW ENDEAVOUR (1) resumes. He got over a bit further last time in but largely raced in good company and can run a race fresh. PONDALOWIE (12) is going well and importantly draws a gate now.
Visit TAB.COM.AUAPULIA (3) was first up off a year-long spell at Moonee Valley but ran on for an impressive win, settling last on a quick track and powering home to score over 1496m. He should only be fitter for that rising slightly in trip and if the inside section is holding up he'll take beating. MAJOR BEEL (5) is one that can be an improver second up. He did enough fresh over the Randwick mile with 60kg when fading late, but his second-up form reads very well for this and any give in the ground will only suit better. OH TOO GOOD (6) is a consistent mare who keeps racing well, midfield in a G2 Crystal Mile last start. Sets up nicely from the gate here in a slightly easier affair. NEW ENDEAVOUR (1) resumes. He got over a bit further last time in but largely raced in good company and can run a race fresh. PONDALOWIE (12) is going well and importantly draws a gate now.
Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Q22 Wfa June 14 over 2200m, a nose behind Kovalica with 59kg at $5.50. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Rosehill in the G2 Ajax March 15 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Iowna Merc with 54.5kg at $21. Can run a strong race fresh.
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Randwick Big Dance Wc on October 18 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Vivy Air with 61kg at $31. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron on September 19 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Headley Grange carrying 58kg at $26. Others rate better this time.
Second-up. First-up after a year came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Moonee Valley Vobis Gold Star October 24 over 1496m defeating Regal Azmon carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR Cup Day Plate on November 5 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Arran Bay carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Fitter now and will take beating.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Sale LR Sale Cup October 26 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Cartoon Graveyard carrying 58kg at $2.90. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 12 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Cote Atlantique carrying 56kg at $15. Loves wet ground, can run well if conditions suit.
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Randwick Big Dance Wc on October 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Vivy Air with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Tavi Time with 56kg at $16. Fitter and his best goes close.
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Crystl Mile on October 25 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Von Hauke carrying 56kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Caulfield G3 L/Day Vase October 11 over 1600m defeating Jennilala carrying 56kg at $2.70. Not far away last time. Consistent mare who should be right there.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 11 at this track in the LR Headquarters on October 4 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Media World carrying 57kg at $71. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Vobis Gold Star on October 24 over 1496m, 0.5 len behind Apulia with 60kg at $8. Hard to hold out.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 14 at Gawler Gawl Cup on October 24 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Air Assault carrying 60kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Crystl Mile on October 26 2024 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Plenty Of Ammo carrying 57kg at $14. Fitter, his best is competitive.
Last start ran last of 8 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Crystl Mile on October 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Von Hauke carrying 56kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase on October 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Oh Too Good carrying 58kg at $26. Happy to risk.
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the G2 Linlithgow on November 1 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Warnie with 53kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track in the LR Headquarters on October 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Media World carrying 54kg at $17. Unlucky of late, wary.
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Sale in the LR Sale Cup on October 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind El Rocko carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Murray Bridge LR M Br Cup October 11 over 1600m defeating Pudding carrying 54kg at $3.30. Not hopeless.
Last start from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase on October 11 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Oh Too Good carrying 56kg at $9.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track in the G2 Blazer on October 4 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Miraval Rose carrying 55kg at $13. Going well and gets a nice draw.