LEXUS CHAMPIONS MILE
Results
Cracking Champions Mile. Siding with the old champion himself in MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) who won this last year. He ran very well in the King Charles last time, working out wide on speed and looking gone at the 200m but battling away as gamely as ever to finish second. He'll roll across here to tag the speed and any give in the ground will suit him down to the ground. PRIDE OF JENNI (7) is a marvel. Whenever she appears 'gone', she produces a performance like she did in the Empire Rose on Saturday, winning by 4.5 lengths. She got her scenario there with an easy lead on fast ground, that may not be the case here. TREASURETHE MOMENT (9) was excellent in the Cox Plate last time, back to 1600m no issue at all, she lands in a great spot and has the class. CEOLWULF (2) was awesome winning the King Charles with blinkers on. A fast tempo is key for him, Jenni in the race can see him repeat the dose. PERICLES (3) will run another honest race.
Visit TAB.COM.AUCracking Champions Mile. Siding with the old champion himself in MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) who won this last year. He ran very well in the King Charles last time, working out wide on speed and looking gone at the 200m but battling away as gamely as ever to finish second. He'll roll across here to tag the speed and any give in the ground will suit him down to the ground. PRIDE OF JENNI (7) is a marvel. Whenever she appears 'gone', she produces a performance like she did in the Empire Rose on Saturday, winning by 4.5 lengths. She got her scenario there with an easy lead on fast ground, that may not be the case here. TREASURETHE MOMENT (9) was excellent in the Cox Plate last time, back to 1600m no issue at all, she lands in a great spot and has the class. CEOLWULF (2) was awesome winning the King Charles with blinkers on. A fast tempo is key for him, Jenni in the race can see him repeat the dose. PERICLES (3) will run another honest race.
Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Randwick in the G1 King Charlesiii on October 18 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $4.20. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track G1 Makybe Diva September 13 over 1600m defeating Aeliana with 59kg at $5. Tried hard again last time, this should set up well.
At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Randwick G1 King Charlesiii October 18 over 1609m defeating Mr Brightside with 59kg at $10. The start before that 6th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Epsom on October 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Autumn Glow with 58kg at $12. Peaked last time and should get the race shape to suit again.
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 King Charlesiii on October 18 over 1609m, 2 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $12. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Epsom on October 4 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $7.50. Keeps racing well, has each way claims.
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Randwick in the G1 King Charlesiii on October 18 over 1609m, 7 len behind Ceolwulf with 59kg at $4.40. The run before that 2nd of 10 at York in the G1 City Of York Stakes on August 23 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Never So Brave with 61kg at $13. Disappointed last time, needs to run a strong mile.
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track in the G2 Linlithgow on November 1 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Warnie carrying 59kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Private Eye with 57kg at $12. Going well but this is much harder.
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Moonee Valley G2 Crystl Mile October 25 over 1600m defeating Golden Path with 57kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Headquarters on October 4 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Media World with 55.5kg at $13. Big win last time, class will test.
Last start won by 4.5 len at this track G1 Empire Rose November 1 over 1600m defeating Leica Lucy carrying 57kg at $4.80. The start before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 King Charlesiii on October 18 over 1609m, 3 len behind Ceolwulf with 57kg at $5.50. If they leave her alone, she'll go close.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Sheraco on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Manaal with 59kg at $7.50. Second-up won by a neck at Randwick G2 Invitation October 25 over 1400m defeating Gerringong with 59.5kg at $3.90. Back in form, have to respect.
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Cox Plate on October 25 over 2040m, 1.5 len behind Via Sistina with 55.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Caulfield in the G1 Caulfield Stks on October 11 over 2000m, 3 len behind Globe carrying 56kg at $1.60. Rates highly. Excellent last time and fancy back in trip suits.
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track in the G1 Empire Rose on November 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 57kg at $4.20. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 11 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Transatlantic carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Going very well but has to beat the boys as well.