SHARP EIT MAHOGANY CHALLENGE FINAL
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Cracking edition of the Mahognay Final and DECALOGUE (1) is probably the one to beat having taken care of key rivals at his past two. He made a sweeping move but came away well at Randwick two back before a sweet ride on a slow speed saw him bolt in here. Drawn wide here and pays for it at the weights but goes on top. That said, SUNSPRITE (13) looks a great chance. She started favourite against Decalogue in Sydney and hit the line well for third. Fancy she gets a lovely run from the gate here and she should eat up 2500m now. KINGS REFLECTION (14) had no hope here behind Decalogue off a slow speed but got home very well. If he can settle closer from the gate he'll take holding out. SIMPLY GOLD (10) split Decalogue & Sunsprite last time so must have claims but the gate/map are tough. RAINSUN (3) is the progressive one who beat a subsequent winner last time at Cranbourne, fancy he'll stay strongly and has plenty of upside - keep safe.
Visit TAB.COM.AUCracking edition of the Mahognay Final and DECALOGUE (1) is probably the one to beat having taken care of key rivals at his past two. He made a sweeping move but came away well at Randwick two back before a sweet ride on a slow speed saw him bolt in here. Drawn wide here and pays for it at the weights but goes on top. That said, SUNSPRITE (13) looks a great chance. She started favourite against Decalogue in Sydney and hit the line well for third. Fancy she gets a lovely run from the gate here and she should eat up 2500m now. KINGS REFLECTION (14) had no hope here behind Decalogue off a slow speed but got home very well. If he can settle closer from the gate he'll take holding out. SIMPLY GOLD (10) split Decalogue & Sunsprite last time so must have claims but the gate/map are tough. RAINSUN (3) is the progressive one who beat a subsequent winner last time at Cranbourne, fancy he'll stay strongly and has plenty of upside - keep safe.
On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at this track 3yo Qlty June 20 over 2000m in the wet defeating Our Chief carrying 56kg at $3.40. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Randwick 3yo Bm72 June 6 over 2000m in soft going defeating Simply Gold with 56kg at $3.20. Well ridden but too good last time, sets the benchmark again.
Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 6 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Decalogue with 59kg at $15. The run before that 14th of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 Sa Derby on May 2 over 2518m, slow going 10 len behind Wigmore carrying 56.5kg at $13. Made headway last time. Got home well latest and is in the mix.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a neck at Cranbourne Bm66 June 21 over 2025m in soft going defeating Nearco Frod carrying 58kg at $4.40. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw June 4 over 1715m in heavy going defeating Duke Of Clarence carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. Going the right way and should give a sight.
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm66 on June 21 over 2025m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rainsun with 53kg at $8. Before that won by 6 len at Hamilton Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1600m in the wet defeating Freshwater Fox with 57.5kg at $1.35. Place looks best again.
Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at Bendigo Bm62 June 25 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Kazungula carrying 57.5kg at $5. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm62 on June 14 over 2000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Star Blazer carrying 58kg at $2.50. Handy sort, wouldn't shock if she measured up.
At the latest run 10th of 15 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 20 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Decalogue with 55kg at $61. The race before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Sale Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1717m on a heavy track defeating Royal Maximus carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Will not find this easy. Might struggle again.
At the latest run came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw June 6 over 2400m in soft going defeating Baudin carrying 59.5kg at $4. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Nothin' Wong Here with 59.5kg at $12. This looks a stern test.
Most recently favourite; won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool Mdn Hwgt June 28 over 2350m in heavy going defeating Zikron with 69.5kg at $2.45. The race before that 4th of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 2025m, slow going 5.5 len behind Just Dance carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. This looks too tough.
Most recently ran second last of 15 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 20 over 2000m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Decalogue carrying 55.5kg at $61. The race before that 6th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Rockette with 54kg at $91. Likely to go around at long odds again.
Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 6 over 2000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Decalogue carrying 54kg at $10. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, in the wet; nose behind Norty Forty with 52kg at $4.20. Tough draw but brings the right form.
Last start 9th of 15 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 20 over 2000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Decalogue with 55.5kg at $11. The run before that took up a position near the tail 3rd of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Rockette carrying 54kg at $21. Minor hope.
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw June 14 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Reel Raider carrying 59.5kg at $1.85. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 2000m, on a wet track; nose behind Autumn Diamonds carrying 59.5kg at $4. Should stay well but this is a much tougher test.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 6 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Decalogue carrying 53kg at $3.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 (71) on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Agent Zero carrying 52.5kg at $4.80. Sets up very well here, huge chance.
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 15 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 20 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Decalogue carrying 55kg at $4.20. Before that 2nd of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 62 on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Meleys with 60kg at $3. Tried hard last time and will be very hard to hold out.
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 21 over 2100m defeating Convaaya carrying 59.5kg at $1.95. Before that 4th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 2040m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Nihancan carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. This looks too tough.
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 29 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Mahers Landing carrying 59.5kg at $81. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on February 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Playing Free with 55kg at $31. Can't have.
Last start 11th of 13 at Donald Bm56 on June 20 over 2200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Epoch with 62kg at $15. Before that won by 0.8 len at Casterton Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1800m in heavy going defeating Swan Dance with 59.5kg at $3.80. Risking.
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 2100m, 2 len behind Bull Run with 59.5kg at $1.90. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Swan Hill 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Hopeless Romantic with 59.5kg at $2.20. Tough ask.
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 2100m, 0.8 len behind Camelot Time with 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 2200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Phantom's Chase with 59.5kg at $7. Tough task ahead this time.
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Reelzaz with 57.5kg at $2.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 2400m, slow going long-neck behind Iron Legacy with 57.5kg at $3.40. This will test.