THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB STAKES
Results
SURFIN' BIRD (15) is the intriguing runner. She's a lightly raced mare who has won 4/5 starts to date, utterly dominant at Caulfield in a BM70 last start, setting midfield off a strong speed and obliterating her rivals in outstanding time. That was a clear peak performance and this is much harder but if she runs to that level, she measures right up. GUMDROPS (10) has just found one better in both runs this time in, trying hard behind all-the-way-winner She's Bulletproof at Caulfield last time. She needs to run out a strong 1400m which this will be, but McDonald sticks and she's ready to peak. SHE'S GOT PIZZAZZ (2) looks suited going to 1400m third up. She hasn't been beaten far in two runs back and did win her only go this trip. PONDALOWIE (14) is going better than the form guide suggests, she draws a gate here and 1400m looks ideal. FANCIFY (1) won this race last year in slick time leading throughout. She's perhaps not going quite as well and may not get the same conditions here.
Visit TAB.COM.AUSURFIN' BIRD (15) is the intriguing runner. She's a lightly raced mare who has won 4/5 starts to date, utterly dominant at Caulfield in a BM70 last start, setting midfield off a strong speed and obliterating her rivals in outstanding time. That was a clear peak performance and this is much harder but if she runs to that level, she measures right up. GUMDROPS (10) has just found one better in both runs this time in, trying hard behind all-the-way-winner She's Bulletproof at Caulfield last time. She needs to run out a strong 1400m which this will be, but McDonald sticks and she's ready to peak. SHE'S GOT PIZZAZZ (2) looks suited going to 1400m third up. She hasn't been beaten far in two runs back and did win her only go this trip. PONDALOWIE (14) is going better than the form guide suggests, she draws a gate here and 1400m looks ideal. FANCIFY (1) won this race last year in slick time leading throughout. She's perhaps not going quite as well and may not get the same conditions here.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Wh Wylie on September 13 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Watchme Win with 56.5kg at $12. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Murray Bridge Hcp on October 11 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Chicago Storm with 58.5kg at $1.70. Not far away last time. Up to 1400m suits now, can take catching.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Miraval Rose with 58kg at $8. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind She's Bulletproof with 58kg at $10. Like her to 1400m, keep safe.
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Warwick Farm Bm78 October 22 over 1400m defeating Formal Display carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. The run before that favourite; won by 1.2 len at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm78 October 8 over 1400m defeating La Roja carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. Going well but this will test.
She is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Gulfstream Park in the G3 Honey Fox March 1 over 1609m, 6 len behind Special Wan carrying 54.5kg at $10. At her first start won by 0.1 len Churchill Downs November 19 2023 over 1207m defeating Princess Is Olivia with 54kg at $6.45. American mare, wary of any support.
Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Tristarc on October 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Abounding carrying 55kg at $18. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Rosehill in the G2 Gold Pend on September 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Manaal carrying 54kg at $31. Rates well on latest.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 9 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Miraval Rose carrying 55kg at $8.50. Last start 7th of 10 at this track in the G2 Blazer on October 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Miraval Rose with 55kg at $11. Possible improver.
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Summoned November 30 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Rumbled Again with 56kg at $6. Previously first up; third of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 April 13 2024 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Brazen Lady carrying 58kg at $10. Will take great benefit from this run.
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at this track in the G3 Matron Stks March 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Jennilala carrying 58kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Bellmaine February 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind She's Bulletproof with 59kg at $81. Has ability but needs absolute best.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 17 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Tatt's Tiara June 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tashi carrying 57kg at $21. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card March 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Austmarr carrying 58kg at $21. Prefer to see how she returns.
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Bm85 on September 20 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Jonny Da Wolf with 59kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 11 over 1200m, long-neck behind She's Bulletproof with 56kg at $5.50. Brings class form to this.
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 15 over 1440m, 0.8 len behind Ndola with 58kg at $7. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Caulfield Bm84 August 30 over 1400m in soft going defeating Sassy Boom carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Went close last time. Going well, each way.
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Keep Your Cool carrying 58kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Bendigo Bm70 May 14 over 1300m defeating Prevailed carrying 57kg at $5.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
At the latest run from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm80 on October 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Royal Lass carrying 56kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind She's Bulletproof carrying 56kg at $51. Others seem to have her measure.
Last start 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 race before that came home 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 better than it looks, wary.
At the latest run ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Caulfield Bm70 October 15 over 1440m defeating Shadhavar carrying 59kg at $4.40. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 August 20 over 1600m defeating Stupendous carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Huge win last time, measures right up.
Last start 4th of 13 at Geelong Mcc Heat (Qc) on October 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Ruakaka Raider with 56.5kg at $3.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stocks on September 26 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Splash Back with 55kg at $41. Rough hope at best.
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Vobis Gold Star on October 24 over 1496m, 0.6 len behind Apulia carrying 55kg at $11. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Kirribilli carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Consistent but likely outclassed.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 10 over 1300m, 9 len behind She's Pretty Rich with 57kg at $5.50. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Pakenham Bm66 October 17 over 1400m in soft going defeating Enna's Dream carrying 59.5kg at $15. Looks tested in this field.
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 1212m, 1.3 len behind Dollar Shot with 56.5kg at $2.35. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm66 on September 24 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Tournelle carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. This is too tough.