A.R. CRESWICK STAKES
Keen to side with the unexposed CHAINS OF LOVE (13) who comes down from Sydney off a highway win, carrying 59kg there and coming away to win well in solid time. She's bred to keep improving and gets a nice run on speed here against a few that have taken their turns against each other. WISE INLAW (2) put up a strong rating winning here two back when given a sweet ride, solid again last time when just edged out by BARARI (12) who has put up three victories in a row. There won't be much between them again. AFTERBERNA (11) backs up from a solid win last week and will be rock hard fit up on speed. BLANKFIELD (6) did beat Afterberna at the midweeks last time so must have claims providing he can continue to progress.
Visit TAB.COM.AUKeen to side with the unexposed CHAINS OF LOVE (13) who comes down from Sydney off a highway win, carrying 59kg there and coming away to win well in solid time. She's bred to keep improving and gets a nice run on speed here against a few that have taken their turns against each other. WISE INLAW (2) put up a strong rating winning here two back when given a sweet ride, solid again last time when just edged out by BARARI (12) who has put up three victories in a row. There won't be much between them again. AFTERBERNA (11) backs up from a solid win last week and will be rock hard fit up on speed. BLANKFIELD (6) did beat Afterberna at the midweeks last time so must have claims providing he can continue to progress.
Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Bendigo Bm66 May 13 over 1100m defeating Regal Might carrying 60.5kg at $2.80. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on June 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Barbaric Lad with 59.5kg at $9. Can give cheek on speed.
Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 6 over 1200m, in the wet; long-neck behind Barari carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track 3yo Hcp May 16 over 1200m defeating Marsept with 56kg at $12. Keeps racing well and can atone for last start.
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind I'mateez with 55kg at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Blue Sapphire on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Motorsports carrying 55kg at $17. Has a bit to find.
Last start led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind I'mateez with 54kg at $16. The race before that ran last of 10 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 17 len behind Choir Point carrying 58.5kg at $18. Have a few ahead.
Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4 len behind I'mateez carrying 56kg at $7.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Barari carrying 58.5kg at $19. Minor hope.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 38 day let-up. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw April 16 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Jenni Poppins with 59kg at $1.85. Second-up won by a nose at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 May 27 over 1200m in soft going defeating Prestar carrying 59kg at $12. Form out of last time has stood up, keeping safe.
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Barari carrying 52kg at $9. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm70 on December 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Davida with 54kg at $51. Minor chance.
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 June 3 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Gunado carrying 58kg at $4.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lady Sadler carrying 60.5kg at $3.70. Respecting with upside.
Second-up. First-up after eight months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Seymour Cl1 June 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Electric Elvis with 59.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1200m defeating Chergui with 58kg at $2.70. Progressive sort who could measure up.
Last start 5th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind I'mateez with 54kg at $26. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw June 6 over 975m in soft going defeating Divine Bellini carrying 58kg at $1.35. Minor hope.
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a long-neck at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp June 27 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Custom carrying 54kg at $4.60. The start before that won by a head at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm70 June 13 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Race For Rule with 54kg at $8.50. Backs up off a good win and should take beating again.
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run won by a long-neck at this track 3yo Qlty June 6 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Wise Inlaw with 55.5kg at $10. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Ballarat Bm62 May 24 over 1200m defeating Our Little Star carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Won key lead up last time and looks to set up well again.
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.2 len at Randwick Highway-C3 June 20 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Exit Fee with 59kg at $3. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 17 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qld Day on June 6 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Earn To Burn with 55kg at $8. Comes down here with good form which might just be too strong.
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm70 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Afterberna carrying 53.5kg at $9. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on June 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Brilliant Horizon with 59.5kg at $5. Will need to do a bit more.