VALE STEVE RICHARDS
Results
Another tricky one. ELOUYOU (4) will be hoping the track stays soft-heavy and will take plenty of beating if that's the case. Two runs back have been good, backing up from last week at Caulfield, out wide there as the winner saved all ground along the inside. Now gets to arguably his best trip of 1400m and will take plenty of catching. On the other hand, ROADCONE (8) probably wants the track to dry out a bit. He led and struggled late on shifty ground last start and could be forgiven. If we're on a soft 6 or better he can out-run his big early odds. SPIONE (9) went via the hotdog stand at Randwick last start as favourite which didn't work out, finishing sixth. His best form reads well for this and back to 1400m suits, look for him late. LAA DE SHA (6) can mix his form but is certainly good enough with each way claims. KAHHOF (14) wasn't beaten far fresh and can figure with improvement to come.
Visit TAB.COM.AUAnother tricky one. ELOUYOU (4) will be hoping the track stays soft-heavy and will take plenty of beating if that's the case. Two runs back have been good, backing up from last week at Caulfield, out wide there as the winner saved all ground along the inside. Now gets to arguably his best trip of 1400m and will take plenty of catching. On the other hand, ROADCONE (8) probably wants the track to dry out a bit. He led and struggled late on shifty ground last start and could be forgiven. If we're on a soft 6 or better he can out-run his big early odds. SPIONE (9) went via the hotdog stand at Randwick last start as favourite which didn't work out, finishing sixth. His best form reads well for this and back to 1400m suits, look for him late. LAA DE SHA (6) can mix his form but is certainly good enough with each way claims. KAHHOF (14) wasn't beaten far fresh and can figure with improvement to come.
Last start 4th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Duchess Zou with 59.5kg at $11. Before that 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 1440m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Brave One carrying 51.5kg at $19. Better last time and could figure.
Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after nearly two years ran last of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on April 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Harry's Bar carrying 57.5kg at $201. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Rosehill Bm88 on June 29 2024 over 1500m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Highlights with 62kg at $41. Can't have.
At the latest run second last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Duchess Zou carrying 60.5kg at $51. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 1440m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Brave One carrying 55.5kg at $31. Needs to do more.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 9 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bazaball Rewarded carrying 60kg at $12. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Hezdarnhottoo carrying 60kg at $5. Fitter now and making headway. Rates highly and is ready to peak.
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter February 28 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Verona Rose with 55kg at $19. First up last campaign 12th of 18 at Gold Coast Mm F&M January 17 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Poster Girl with 56kg at $7. Has the ability but market best guide.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Bendigo Bm84 on May 2 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Quiseen with 56kg at $9. The race before that 10th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rue De Royale with 59.5kg at $13. Each way chance from a nice draw.
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm78 on April 27 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Walking Painting carrying 63kg at $4. The start before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Rosehill 5yo+ Bm78 April 6 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Wrathful carrying 61kg at $9. Not out of this.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track Bm100 on April 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Big Swinger carrying 51kg at $15. Second-up 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Duchess Zou with 56kg at $7.50. Can improve again and take catching.
Most recently 6th of 18 at Randwick Bm94 on May 23 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind God's Window with 52.5kg at $3.90. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm88 on May 2 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Asgarda with 55kg at $4. Had plenty against last time, can bounce back strongly.
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 1440m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Brave One with 50kg at $5.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track Bm78 April 25 over 1400m defeating Lovelycut with 55kg at $31. Not far away last time. The win two back reads well.
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on April 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Harry's Bar with 55kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 11 at Albury City Hcp Bm94 on March 19 over 1175m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Bon Holler carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind King Tut carrying 60.5kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 11 at Bendigo Bm84 on May 2 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Quiseen with 56kg at $13. Wouldn't surprise.
Most recently 5th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on May 31 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Silent Shares carrying 60kg at $5.50. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Pakenham Bm66 May 15 over 1400m in soft going defeating Yes I Know carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. Chance on best.
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on May 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Impending Link carrying 60kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track Greys Bm90 on November 6 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Getafix with 54kg at $9.50. Fitter and a solid hope.
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Geelong Bm66 January 3 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Darkbonee with 60kg at $7. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm66 September 24 over 1300m, 5 len behind Thebelmontgangster with 58.5kg at $10. Will need this one.