HORSES' BIRTHDAY HANDICAP
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 July 15 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Meh Keffi carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track Leilani Final on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Duchess Zou with 53kg at $18. Flying and can measure up again.
Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Markdel with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 December 10 over 1400m defeating Thorin with 57kg at $1.80. Better for that and her best form reads well.
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on June 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Thebelmontgangster carrying 60kg at $5. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on June 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; neck behind Didn't Miss Many carrying 60kg at $3.50. Off a break but has claims.
Most recently 5th of 14 at this track Bm88 on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Piastri with 54kg at $101. The start before that ran second last of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Luna Cat with 58.5kg at $41. Others make more appeal.
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track Leilani Final on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Duchess Zou with 54kg at $16. Before that won by a neck at Murray Bridge Bm76 June 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Surprise Coming carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Minor chance if she can find best.
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Luna Cat with 55.5kg at $7.50. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Caulfield F&M Bm74 on July 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Custom carrying 60kg at $5.50. Quick backup to 1400m is interesting, respecting.
Last start 2nd of 14 at this track 3yo F Hcp on July 18 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Salizou with 55.5kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on June 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tarzing with 56kg at $12. Right in the mix off last start.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm78 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Delicate Lady carrying 58kg at $4.40. Second-up 6th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on July 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Tennessee Bound with 58.5kg at $18. Fitter again and can figure.
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Caulfield F&M Bm74 on July 25 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Custom with 59.5kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track in the LR Creswick on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Wise Inlaw with 58kg at $26. In the each way mix.
Third-up today. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Ballarat Synthetic Cl1 July 12 over 1200m defeating Endless Summer carrying 56.5kg at $2.25. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track 3yo F Hcp July 18 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Cherish Me carrying 54kg at $21. Progressive and can measure up to open-age company.
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on July 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Tennessee Bound with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Geelong F&M Bm74 on January 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Davida with 57.5kg at $14. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.
Last start 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on July 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Silent Shares with 56kg at $16. The run before that 4th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm66 on July 1 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Divine Thoughts carrying 60kg at $31. Not far away lately but looking elsewhere.
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on July 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Mahershala with 57.5kg at $16. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Easy Dun with 59kg at $5. Risking.
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on July 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Signature Scent carrying 51.5kg at $5.50. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm70 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Afterberna with 58.5kg at $3.90. Going okay and should get a nice run, consider.
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm62 on July 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Savannah Chill carrying 58.5kg at $12. The run before that ran second last of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on July 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Tennessee Bound with 54.5kg at $21. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last start 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm66 on July 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Happy Tiers carrying 57.5kg at $8. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm66 on July 1 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Divine Thoughts carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Racing well but place best again.