BANJO PATERSON SERIES FINAL
Results
Very tough for the Banjo Paterson final. THE WESTERN FRONT (2) keeps racing well albeit was beaten fair and square by the in form VEGAS JACK (4) here last time out. The Western Front was coming back from 3200m there and should set up well here, Vegas Jack is relatively lightly raced and will just need a good ride early to slot in from a tricky start point here. BOLD SOUL (1) finished third there in a better run when out to his preferred trip. He ran second in this last year and looks to be on track again. KHOR (6) brings different form but the fourth in the Warrnambool Cup two back says he's good enough and he won well last time. SAMUEL LANGHORNE (11) can be flashing late as can VIRTUOUS CIRCLE (3) who was awful here last time but is absolutely good enough on his day.
Visit TAB.COM.AUVery tough for the Banjo Paterson final. THE WESTERN FRONT (2) keeps racing well albeit was beaten fair and square by the in form VEGAS JACK (4) here last time out. The Western Front was coming back from 3200m there and should set up well here, Vegas Jack is relatively lightly raced and will just need a good ride early to slot in from a tricky start point here. BOLD SOUL (1) finished third there in a better run when out to his preferred trip. He ran second in this last year and looks to be on track again. KHOR (6) brings different form but the fourth in the Warrnambool Cup two back says he's good enough and he won well last time. SAMUEL LANGHORNE (11) can be flashing late as can VIRTUOUS CIRCLE (3) who was awful here last time but is absolutely good enough on his day.
At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 59kg at $7. Before that 9th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 53kg at $11. Should be peaking now and will be hard to hold out.
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sandown-Lakeside LR Sandown Cup May 31 over 3200m on a rain affected track defeating Zibulon carrying 55kg at $3. Racing well and gets every hope here.
At the latest run ran second last of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, in the wet; 11 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 58kg at $9.50. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 53kg at $12. Form prior okay, knockout chance.
On a four run winning streak. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track Qlty Hcp June 20 over 2540m in the wet defeating The Western Front carrying 54kg at $9.50. The race before that won by a head at Swan Hill Bm66 June 5 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Milady with 61.5kg at $6. Flying and won key lead up, go close again.
At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 52kg at $31. The race before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Wonder Boy carrying 53kg at $151. Others read better. Not one of the major players.
Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 May 23 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Kurakka carrying 56kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 7 over 2350m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Any Luck with 54kg at $26. Brings different form and sets up well on speed.
Last start 5th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Vegas Jack with 54kg at $26. The race before that from last on the turn 11th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Ghetto Supastar carrying 54kg at $71. Minor hope.
At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Morphettville Bm78 June 20 over 2500m on a heavy track defeating Harsh with 57kg at $7.50. The race before that 8th of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 7 over 2350m, in the wet; 4 len behind Any Luck with 54kg at $4.60. This is tougher, would need it very wet.
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Bendigo Bm70 June 13 over 3600m on a soft track defeating Lodbrok carrying 60kg at $6. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Moe Bm66 May 28 over 2400m in heavy going defeating Omamori carrying 60.5kg at $6. Risking.
At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Vegas Jack with 53kg at $11. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Hdle on May 31 over 3900m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Mr Waterville with 71kg at $2.80. Okay last time, still fancy he needs the hurdles to be winning.
At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, in the wet; 3 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 53kg at $16. Before that 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Khor with 52.5kg at $11. Okay of late and can be flashing late.