HOWDEN SUPER IMPOSE STAKES
Competitive clash for the staying types on a Derby/Oaks path. LEPOLO (2) sat back and proved far too good at Sandown Hillside last time, scoring by 3.5 lengths over CIGNETTI (3), who started favourite but had no luck at all when bottled away in run. Doubt Cignetti would've won but the price differential does look significant now given Cignetti should be on speed. SKUA (7) beat home MISS WAITITI (14) in a solid maiden win at Seymour last time out. The 2nd horse has won well since and fancy a stronger staying test up to 1800m here will suit both nicely. TRUE REBEL (10) knuckled down well to win a good maiden at Geelong with a big gap to third, he's on the up and will relish the 1800m.
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Form hard to fault. Last start 4th in a small field in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Lepolo with 60kg at $4.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len in a 2yo Hcp at this track on July 18 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Notified with 59kg at $2.05. Definite winning chance. Has a bit to find on latest.
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, scored a big 3.5 len win in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m defeating Corretto with 58kg at $2. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; scored a big 3.5 len win in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Cignetti with 56.5kg at $3.40. Big win last time and can solidify Derby favouritism.
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 1.75 len in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on August 21 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Passio with 57kg at $1.90. Second-up 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lepolo with 56.5kg at $2.35. No luck behind Lepolo last time and did start favourite there - can bounce back.
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 in the LR Michael Moroney (Exford Plate) at this track on September 12 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lara Antipova carrying 57kg at $71. Previously second-up won by a neck in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on April 10 over 1312m in soft going defeating Sound System with 58kg at $14. Up in trip should suit, each way chance.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 9 in the G3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude on September 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Blind Raise carrying 56kg at $31. Before that 4th in a small field in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Judas Tree carrying 57kg at $2.35. Suited up in trip now.
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on September 19 over 1800m, long-neck behind Quick Finish with 59kg at $3.60. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len in a Mdn-Sw at Echuca on August 30 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Riverlea Prince carrying 57kg at $1.80. Nice type but have other form lines stronger.
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 14 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 7 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Night Guard carrying 57kg at $2.40. Last start won by 0.8 len in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on September 10 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Jean Georges with 57kg at $3.20. Solid win latest and looks a nice staying prospect.
At the latest run 4th of 8 in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on September 19 over 1800m, 3 len behind Quick Finish with 59kg at $3.80. The start before that won by 2.25 len in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on August 28 over 1547m on a rain affected track defeating Diesel Desmond with 57kg at $10. Will stay but risking.
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on September 19 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Quick Finish carrying 59kg at $5. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on July 31 over 1700m on a rain affected track defeating Wolves' Den carrying 57kg at $4.40. Nice type but have other form lines stronger.
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Zambales carrying 58kg at $12. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 23 over 1525m defeating Meness with 57kg at $1.80. On the up and won in good time latest, hard to hold out.
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on August 28 over 1547m, slow going 5.5 len behind Arashi Flash with 55.5kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Scarole carrying 57kg at $6.50. Up in trip again suits but doubt he's quite up to this just yet.
Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 25 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lancetta carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lepolo with 58kg at $5. Can't have.
At the latest run 4th of 10 in a F&M Bm62 at Ballarat on September 18 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind La Barrita with 58.5kg at $8. The run before that 2nd in a small field in a 2yo Hcp at this track on July 18 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Ko Phangan with 56.5kg at $3. Will not find this easy. Risking.
Second-up. First start 6th of 9 in a 2yo Hcp at Sandown-Lakeside on June 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Vallice carrying 55.5kg at $11. Went for a spell before returning 3rd of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on September 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Skua with 55kg at $3.50. Closed off well fresh and should stay this strongly.