TAB WE'RE ON
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Qlty on July 18 over 2800m, on a slow track; neck behind Bold Soul carrying 57kg at $16. The race before that 11th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 58kg at $12. Each way hope again.
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at this track Qlty on July 18 over 2800m, slow going 0.8 len behind Bold Soul with 56.5kg at $7. The start before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 11 at Rosehill Stayers Cup on June 27 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind King Pedro with 58kg at $10. Went too slow last time - he can do better.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 11 at Rosehill Stayers Cup on June 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind King Pedro with 56.5kg at $61. The race before that got back early 7th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Straand Deal carrying 58.5kg at $11. Happy to risk.
Most recently 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Amleto with 59kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Prince Eric carrying 55kg at $9.50. Can improve up to this trip now.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 15 over 2400m on a heavy track defeating Shultzy with 59.5kg at $3. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 July 1 over 2400m in the wet defeating Empress Of The Sun with 57kg at $3.70. Progressive stayer who looks nicely placed again.
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Caulfield 3yo Hcp July 25 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Engine Of War carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on July 11 over 2000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Ichnusa with 56kg at $5. To open grade now but is racing very well.
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at this track Qlty on July 18 over 2800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bold Soul carrying 53kg at $16. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 4 over 2600m, slow going 3 len behind Highland Blaze carrying 53kg at $14. Chance on the run two back but is hard to trust.
Recent form sound. At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Sandown-Hillside 0 - 66 July 22 over 2400m in soft going defeating Furtherest Point with 60kg at $3.90. The race before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 15 over 2400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Nearco Frod carrying 56kg at $8. Flying, have to include again.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 8 over 2125m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Second Nature carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 5th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 15 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Nearco Frod with 57.5kg at $7. Needs another win.
At the latest run from last on the turn 8th of 10 at this track Qlty on July 18 over 2800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bold Soul carrying 53kg at $61. The race before that ran second last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on July 1 over 2400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Nearco Frod with 58.5kg at $31. Prefer to see him back in form.