PHAR LAP 100TH BIRTHDAY
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track Bm100 on July 18 over 2000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Saint George with 57.5kg at $17. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Making headway. Gets every hope and will take catching.
Most recently 6th of 13 at this track Bm100 on July 18 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind Saint George with 59kg at $10. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Rosehill LR Mckell Cup June 27 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Tavros carrying 54kg at $31. Fair last time but can bounce back.
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 13 at this track Bm100 on July 18 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Saint George with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 30 over 1700m, slow going 1.75 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Solid fresh and can improve, right in this.
Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track Bm100 on July 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Saint George with 57.5kg at $17. The race before that ran last of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Nellie Leylax with 56.5kg at $8. Good enough but does need things in his favour.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Caulfield Hcp on May 30 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 54kg at $3.70. Second-up 10th of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Detonator Jack with 54kg at $31. Up in trip can suit but has a bit to find on two runs here.
Most recently 5th of 13 at this track Bm100 on July 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Saint George with 53.5kg at $21. Before that 11th of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Detonator Jack carrying 54kg at $31. Have a few ahead.
First-up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Warrnambool Jericho Cup November 30 over 4600m slow track defeating Ferago carrying 70kg at $2.80. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Terang Terang Cup April 13 2025 over 2150m, 8 len behind Ziryab with 55kg at $61. Will need this.
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track Bm100 on July 18 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Saint George with 54kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on May 2 over 1600m, 13 len behind Von Hauke with 54kg at $61. Just a run fresh but can improve off that.
Most recently ran second last of 13 at this track Bm100 on July 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Saint George carrying 53kg at $13. Before that 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Prince Eric with 54.5kg at $31. Has a bit to find on latest, minor chance.