KIRIN ICHIBAN PLATE
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Handy race. KINGSWOOD (3) looks primed third up. His return at Flemington in a very strongly run race was excellent behind Golden Path who then placed at G1 level. He then worked early in the G2 Hill Stakes in Sydney behind the likes of Lindermann and Attrition which is top form, perhaps a touch flat there. This is an ideal race for him from the gun draw. ATHANATOS (6) is racing very well without winning this time in. Third in the G3 Sandown Stakes two back behind Evaporate and Transatlantic is excellent form before another game effort in the G1 Toorak behind those horses again. Like him to 1800m now out of two fast races. APULIA (2) was first up off a long spell at Moonee Valley but won impressively over 1496m when coming from last. He should only be fitter and better suited by this trip. SAINT GEORGE (5) caught the eye with a big finish off a long spell in the Seymour Cup. He's a good stayer on his day. MAJOR BEEL (4) did enough fresh and will be fitter. Takes catching.
Visit TAB.COM.AUHandy race. KINGSWOOD (3) looks primed third up. His return at Flemington in a very strongly run race was excellent behind Golden Path who then placed at G1 level. He then worked early in the G2 Hill Stakes in Sydney behind the likes of Lindermann and Attrition which is top form, perhaps a touch flat there. This is an ideal race for him from the gun draw. ATHANATOS (6) is racing very well without winning this time in. Third in the G3 Sandown Stakes two back behind Evaporate and Transatlantic is excellent form before another game effort in the G1 Toorak behind those horses again. Like him to 1800m now out of two fast races. APULIA (2) was first up off a long spell at Moonee Valley but won impressively over 1496m when coming from last. He should only be fitter and better suited by this trip. SAINT GEORGE (5) caught the eye with a big finish off a long spell in the Seymour Cup. He's a good stayer on his day. MAJOR BEEL (4) did enough fresh and will be fitter. Takes catching.
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 38 days. Last outing 6th of 10 at Rosehill in the G2 Shannon on September 27 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Waterford with 56.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation got back early 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the LR W Wilson on June 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind Pier with 59kg at $8.50. Decent return, each way chance.
Second-up. First-up after a year ran on 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 with 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 with 56.5kg at $2.80. Strong win fresh and should only improve off that.
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 16 at this track Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, long-neck behind Golden Path with 58.5kg at $6. Last start 8th of 14 at Rosehill in the G2 Hill Stks on October 11 over 1900m, 4 len behind Lindermann carrying 59kg at $7.50. Profiles nicely. Very well placed here.
Second run back. 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 carrying 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tavi Time with 56kg at $16. Fitter and in the mix.
Second run back. First-up after a year made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 12 over 1600m, long-neck behind Cote Atlantique with 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 21 2024 over 2000m, neck behind Positivity with 54kg at $4.50. Excellent return, wary.
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Transatlantic carrying 52kg at $19. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on September 27 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Evaporate with 54kg at $7.50. Racing very well and 1800m suits now.
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at Randwick Big Dance Wc on October 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Vivy Air carrying 58kg at $101. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Canberra in the LR Canb Cup on March 9 over 2000m, long-neck behind Palmetto carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Rough chance.
Last start 10th of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 12 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Cote Atlantique with 55.5kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stocks on September 26 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Splash Back carrying 56kg at $19. Can improve up in trip.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup April 12 over 3200m, 6 len behind Arapaho carrying 50kg at $91. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Caulfield Bm100 February 8 over 2000m defeating Grand Pierro carrying 54kg at $12. Will need the run.
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 9 at Murray Bridge in the LR M Br Cup on October 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Cartoon Graveyard carrying 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track in the LR Headquarters on October 5 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Uncle Bryn with 54kg at $26. Fitter but see again.
Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on September 27 over 1500m, 16 len behind Evaporate carrying 54kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 on October 12 2024 over 2000m, 14 len behind Medatsu with 59.5kg at $9.50. Likes it here but hard to have off the fresh run.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 11th of 14 at Newcastle in the G3 Tibbie on September 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Oh Diamond Lil with 58kg at $101. Second-up 6th of 18 at Randwick Bm94 on October 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Perfumist with 53kg at $91. Has a bit to find.
Most recently 6th of 13 at Geelong Mcc Heat (Qc) on October 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ruakaka Raider with 59kg at $5.50. Before that second last in a small field at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 59kg at $61. In the each way mix.