VRC MEMBER LESLIE BIRRELL
XTRA RUSH (5) is an unbeaten, lightly raced five-year-old gelding who has won all three starts to date. He's won comfortably at very short quotes his past two, dominant at Mornington last time out at $1.75 carrying 62.5kg. Maps for every chance again and can measure up. Not sure what to do with FEDERER (4) who had been coming along well prior to last start. He was blocked for a run here two back when a bit unlucky but had no excuses last time and dropped out. No doubt he's good enough and taking a sit may help. JARETH (12) is a progressive sort, finding the line well at Caulfield in a handy race last time out at Caulfield. Gets Zahra aboard from a good draw and will be hard to hold out. KAAZI (14) has won two in a row and is another on an upward spiral. More depth here and onto a firmer deck but has claims. SOUND OF JURA (16) next best.
Visit TAB.COM.AUXTRA RUSH (5) is an unbeaten, lightly raced five-year-old gelding who has won all three starts to date. He's won comfortably at very short quotes his past two, dominant at Mornington last time out at $1.75 carrying 62.5kg. Maps for every chance again and can measure up. Not sure what to do with FEDERER (4) who had been coming along well prior to last start. He was blocked for a run here two back when a bit unlucky but had no excuses last time and dropped out. No doubt he's good enough and taking a sit may help. JARETH (12) is a progressive sort, finding the line well at Caulfield in a handy race last time out at Caulfield. Gets Zahra aboard from a good draw and will be hard to hold out. KAAZI (14) has won two in a row and is another on an upward spiral. More depth here and onto a firmer deck but has claims. SOUND OF JURA (16) next best.
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last run 11th of 13 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Makdane with 59kg at $101. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Casterton Apsly Cup on June 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Trosettee with 60kg at $18. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
At the latest run from last on the turn 9th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on September 6 over 2040m, 3 len behind Rise To It carrying 56.5kg at $16. The run before that settled well back; won by 2.5 len at Echuca Bm64 August 10 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Sweet Jasmine with 61.5kg at $12. Faces another tough task.
Most recently 6th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on September 6 over 2040m, 2 len behind Rise To It carrying 58kg at $19. The run before that 8th of 13 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Makdane carrying 60kg at $21. Likely to struggle on recent form.
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Makdane with 59kg at $4.20. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm78 on August 2 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Vega Magnifico carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Been frustrating but the talent is there.
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market, favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sale Bm64 August 17 over 1700m defeating Sacrify with 59.5kg at $1.40. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Mornington Bm62 September 5 over 2050m on a soft track defeating Another Nephew with 62.5kg at $1.75 Going well. Should measure right up.
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Moe Bm64 on August 24 over 2050m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Brilliant Venture with 61.5kg at $5. Before that ran last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 30 over 2400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind I Am The Empire with 59kg at $8.50. Going okay, prefers it wet.
Most recently 6th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 10 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Autumn Slide carrying 60.5kg at $20. Before that 4th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Superstock with 58.5kg at $26. In the minor mix.
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on August 29 over 2200m, 4 len behind Saveadateforme with 59.5kg at $5. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 August 4 over 2100m defeating Bismarck with 60.5kg at $6. Each way hope.
At the latest run got back early 7th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on September 6 over 2040m, 2.25 len behind Rise To It carrying 55.5kg at $16. The run before that 7th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 9 over 2500m, slow going 5 len behind Jennivamoose carrying 56kg at $17. Place chance.
At the latest run got back early 10th of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on August 30 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Unlimited carrying 56.5kg at $31. The run before that 8th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on August 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Justadeel with 56kg at $81. Needs to do more. Others preferred at this stage.
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on September 6 over 2040m, 3 len behind Rise To It carrying 55kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Xtra Rush with 60kg at $13. Rough hope.
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on August 30 over 1800m, slow going long-neck behind Unlimited with 54kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Chocolate Royal with 60.5kg at $6. Solid chance on last start.
Most recently 11th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 10 over 1800m, 6 len behind Autumn Slide carrying 55.5kg at $17. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 August 27 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Autumn Slide with 56.5kg at $21. Looking to others.
Recent form sound. Last start won by 2.25 len at Bendigo 0 - 64 August 28 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Our Lone Star carrying 59kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw August 12 over 1600m in soft going defeating Blanche Bass with 59.5kg at $5.50. Has upside, respecting.
Most recently 10th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 10 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Autumn Slide carrying 56kg at $10. The race before that second last of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 23 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Navy King with 52.5kg at $6. Needs to find best.
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Benalla Bm62 on September 2 over 1612m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dismount carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The run before that won by a long-neck at Seymour Bm64 August 15 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Crossoverkid with 59kg at $26. Going well, each way chance.
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 13 over 1600m in soft going defeating Teser carrying 58kg at $31. Before that 4th of 13 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Clinched with 61kg at $3.70. Can sneak into the finsih.