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VRC SPRINT CLASSIC

3:05 PM Finished 1100 3YO LR
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19° 19° / 12°

Results

Silk
1st
9. THANKS GORGEOUS
Silk
2nd
1. TYCOON STAR
Silk
3rd
4. BACASH
Silk
4th
5. MY GLADIOLA
Race Preview

It looks a fantastic race for MY GLADIOLA (5) who comes back from the G1 Newmarket Handicap. Things didn't work out there in a messy race, the fresh run when hitting the front before being mowed down by Tentyris in a G1 Lightning is outstanding form for this. Back to 1100m suits better, she gets regular jockey Jamie Mott back aboard and provided she's come through last start well, she's clearly the one to beat. LEGACY BOUND (2) resumed over this track and distance and won well with the big weight. He didn't beat much there but has come back well, just whether staying at 1100m is a little niggle now. Wary of unbeaten filly EDUCATED (10) who was a very smart winner here last time out in good time. She looks right up to this and can improve again. TYCOON STAR (1) has the right form lines last campaign but was just a rung below, MILITARY TYCOON (6) is going okay and is in the mix.

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1
Silk
3. GALLO NERO Rtg 65 T: M, W & J Hawkes   J: B Melham (57kg)
2
Silk
4. BACASH Rtg 67 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: W Pike (57kg)
3
Silk
5. MY GLADIOLA Rtg 100 T: J McArdle   J: J Mott (56.5kg)
1
Silk
5. MY GLADIOLA Rtg 100 T: J McArdle   J: J Mott (56.5kg)
2
Silk
2. LEGACY BOUND Rtg 89 T: R Griffiths   J: J McNeil (58.5kg)
3
Silk
10. EDUCATED Rtg 84 T: C Maher   J: C Gaudray (55kg)
1
Silk
1. TYCOON STAR Rtg 76 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: D Lane (58.5kg)
2
Silk
2. LEGACY BOUND Rtg 89 T: R Griffiths   J: J McNeil (58.5kg)
3
Silk
5. MY GLADIOLA Rtg 100 T: J McArdle   J: J Mott (56.5kg)
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FORM SUMMARY

It looks a fantastic race for MY GLADIOLA (5) who comes back from the G1 Newmarket Handicap. Things didn't work out there in a messy race, the fresh run when hitting the front before being mowed down by Tentyris in a G1 Lightning is outstanding form for this. Back to 1100m suits better, she gets regular jockey Jamie Mott back aboard and provided she's come through last start well, she's clearly the one to beat. LEGACY BOUND (2) resumed over this track and distance and won well with the big weight. He didn't beat much there but has come back well, just whether staying at 1100m is a little niggle now. Wary of unbeaten filly EDUCATED (10) who was a very smart winner here last time out in good time. She looks right up to this and can improve again. TYCOON STAR (1) has the right form lines last campaign but was just a rung below, MILITARY TYCOON (6) is going okay and is in the mix.

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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tentyris with 57kg at $41. First up last campaign second of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Vain Stks August 16 over 1100m, soft track; a neck behind Jimmy Recard carrying 58kg at $5. Has all the right form lines, have to respect.

Career/Overall11: 2-3
Prize Money$597725.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamWRITTEN TYCOON-MISS IANO
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 1Nov25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (57)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 4Oct25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (58.5)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 13Sep25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (58.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 30Aug25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyMichael Dee (58.5)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 16Aug25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyMark Zahra (58)
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueROSE
Date of MeetingSat 22Mar25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (56.5)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueRAND
Date of MeetingSat 8Mar25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJordan Childs (55.5)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 22Feb25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (57)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingTue 5Nov24
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (58)

Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track 3yo Qlty March 7 over 1100m defeating Burma Star carrying 59kg at $2.35. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track in the G2 Danehill on October 4 over 1100m, 2 len behind Mcgaw carrying 58.5kg at $7. Stays at 1100m but he's talented and can give a bold sight.

Career/Overall6: 4-1
Prize Money$487110.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamOLE KIRK-SANAYA
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 7Mar26
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLogan Bates (59)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 1Nov25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJye McNeil (57)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 4Oct25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJye McNeil (58.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 13Sep25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (58.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 26Apr25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (57.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueBALT
Date of MeetingWed 2Apr25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJye McNeil (58)

Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Rom Consul on October 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hidden Motive carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 14 at Doomben in the G2 Champagne Clss on May 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; nose behind Cool Archie carrying 57kg at $5.50. Ran 3rd in a Flemington jump-out on March 20. Has ability but have a few ahead.

Career/Overall6: 1-2
Prize Money$430800.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamWOOTTON BASSETT (GB)-CHIANTI
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueROSE
Date of MeetingSat 11Oct25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyTyler Schiller (56.5)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueEFRM
Date of MeetingSat 31May25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyTommy Berry (57)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueDOOM
Date of MeetingSat 17May25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyTyler Schiller (57)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueGCST
Date of MeetingFri 17Jan25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyTyler Schiller (57)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueRAND
Date of MeetingSat 28Dec24
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyTyler Schiller (56.5)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueROSE
Date of MeetingSat 30Nov24
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyZac Lloyd (56.5)

Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 15 at this track in the LR Springtime Stak November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Burma Star carrying 55kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. Cranbourne Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1200m defeating Ten Warriors carrying 57kg at $1.85. Fancy he'll need this one.

Career/Overall11: 3-5
Prize Money$268750.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamCOSMIC FORCE-CLASSIQUE
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingTue 4Nov25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyMichael Dee (55)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 18Oct25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (56)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 27Sep25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (54)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingSat 6Sep25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDaniel Stackhouse (56)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 23Aug25
Race Distance1250m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyCeline Gaudray (60)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingSat 9Aug25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBlake Shinn (58.5)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 5Jul25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyDaniel Stackhouse (59)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCRAN
Date of MeetingSun 22Jun25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDaniel Stackhouse (57)

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 14 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Tentyris carrying 54kg at $7. Second-up 10th of 14 at this track in the G1 Newmarket on March 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Caballus with 50.5kg at $4.80. Forgiving last time, the fresh run wins this and 1100m suits.

Career/Overall10: 2-6
Prize Money$1080745.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamI AM INVINCIBLE-VILLA VERDE
ColourGR
Past Races
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 7Mar26
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCraig Williams (50.5)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 14Feb26
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Mott (54)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 15Nov25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Mott (57.5)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 1Nov25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Mott (55)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 4Oct25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Mott (56.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 13Sep25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Mott (58.5)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 16Aug25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyJamie Mott (58)
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 22Feb25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Mott (55)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 25Jan25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Mott (56)

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track 3yo Qlty on March 7 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Legacy Bound carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. The start before that second last of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Tentyris with 53.5kg at $51. Can sneak into the minor money.

Career/Overall7: 1-1
Prize Money$231625.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamWRITTEN TYCOON-MILITARY REIGN
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 7Mar26
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDaniel Stackhouse (54.5)
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 14Feb26
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyHarry Coffey (53.5)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 10Jan26
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (59.5)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueRAND
Date of MeetingSat 12Apr25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyThomas Stockdale (56)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueROSE
Date of MeetingSat 22Mar25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyThomas Stockdale (54.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 8Mar25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyThomas Stockdale (56)
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingTue 5Nov24
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyEthan Brown (56)

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Thbrd Club November 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Inkaruna with 57.5kg at $31. On debut second of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1050m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Intellectual with 55.5kg at $17. Prefer to see how she returns.

Career/Overall5: 2-1
Prize Money$184700.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamTORONADO (IRE)-SNOW SURRENDER
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 15Nov25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLachlan Neindorf (57.5)
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingSat 25Oct25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLachlan Neindorf (56.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingFri 26Sep25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLachlan Neindorf (56)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 13Sep25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJacob Opperman (55.5)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 30Aug25
Race Distance1050m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyJacob Opperman (55.5)

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Qlty Hcp September 27 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Aleppo Pine with 54kg at $13. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette August 16 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Ferivia with 57kg at $16. See this one.

Career/Overall4: 1-0
Prize Money$73000.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamI AM INVINCIBLE-VOLCADA (NZ)
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 27Sep25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLuke Currie (54)
Finishing Position11
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 13Sep25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLuke Currie (57.5)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 16Aug25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyMark Zahra (57)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 5Apr25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyTodd Pannell (56)

At the latest run settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo F Hcp on February 28 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Educated with 59kg at $10. The start before that 7th of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Peter Le Grand on February 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Alpha Sofie carrying 56kg at $7. Going well but this will test.

Career/Overall11: 2-5
Prize Money$230125.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamPELTZER-LOCALCHELLA
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 28Feb26
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJye McNeil (59)
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 7Feb26
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJye McNeil (56)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 17Jan26
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJye McNeil (54)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORN
Date of MeetingThu 1Jan26
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJake Noonan (57)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingWed 10Dec25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCraig Williams (57)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 15Nov25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyFred Kersley (56)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueBDGO
Date of MeetingWed 29Oct25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCeline Gaudray (56)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 16Aug25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyDamian Lane (56)

Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market, scored a big 3.5 len win at Cranbourne 0 - 66 January 30 over 1000m defeating Tookay Pete carrying 55kg at $1.70. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track 3yo F Hcp February 28 over 1100m defeating Thanks Gorgeous carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Very progressive filly, respecting with more to offer.

Career/Overall3: 3-0
Prize Money$134100.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamZOUSTAR-GRAND SCHOLAR
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 28Feb26
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCeline Gaudray (55.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCRAN
Date of MeetingFri 30Jan26
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCeline Gaudray (55)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueTATU
Date of MeetingMon 8Sep25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCeline Gaudray (56)
Runner/Barrier
Leader
Midfield
Backmarker
Silk
1
TYCOON STAR (7)
Silk
2
LEGACY BOUND (6)
Silk
3
GALLO NERO (10)
Silk
4
BACASH (5)
Silk
5
MY GLADIOLA (9)
Silk
6
MILITARY TYCOON (3)
Silk
7
SNOW MERCY (2)
Silk
8
BLUE HOTEL (1)
Silk
9
THANKS GORGEOUS (8)
Silk
10
EDUCATED (4)
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