LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR TROPHY
Results
Wide open. BRAVE DANZA (2) had a good run and won well over this route last start, beating the bolter SHE'S GOT THE CASH (14) who started 100-1 and ran on well for second. She's Got The Cash does meet Brave Danza much better at the weights and draw well but both are strong hopes again. ROCKETTE (13) won dominantly on debut at Pakenham in strong time, good against the older horses at Sale last start over 1736m when boxing on well for second. Up to 2000m and back against her own age, she should go close. DECALOGUE (7) was far too good for a moderate maiden field at Newcastle last time out. Fourth in the G2 Tulloch earlier in the Autumn reads well. SIRIUSLY HOT (3) set a strong gallop over a mile at Sandown Hillside last start and kept running, have to respect.
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Second run back. First-up after seven months got back early 8th of 12 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Highvol with 57kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track in the LR Super Impose on October 4 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Options carrying 57kg at $15. Fitter but might need another one.
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track 3yo Hcp May 16 over 2000m defeating She's Got The Cash with 52.5kg at $4.20. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 on April 29 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Parvenu with 60kg at $11. Up in the weights but looks a strong chance again.
Last start won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp May 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Kaleo carrying 54kg at $12. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Ballarat Bm62 May 10 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Soldier Boi carrying 60kg at $10. Going well and should prove hard to beat.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 Sa Derby on May 2 over 2518m, slow going 7 len behind Wigmore with 56.5kg at $14. Before that 2nd of 14 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 11 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Single Choice with 57kg at $3.70. Back in trip and a wide gate aren't ideal.
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 14th of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 Sa Derby on May 2 over 2518m, slow going 10 len behind Wigmore carrying 56.5kg at $13. Before that 4th of 11 at Morphettville in the G3 Chairmans on April 25 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Impulsive Reaction carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Has ability and can test this field on his best form.
Most recently 7th of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Rough Habit on May 16 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kilman carrying 57kg at $65. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Ipswich Cl1-Sw May 4 over 1950m on a soft track defeating Empire Of Art carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. This is a suitable race, have to respect.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4.5 len at Newcastle Mdn-Sw May 19 over 1850m in soft going defeating Scoop The Pool with 58kg at $1.40. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1900m, neck behind Iron Legend carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Dominant last time and can measure up.
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 17 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Brave Danza carrying 54kg at $21. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1600m defeating Tagalaon with 59.5kg at $1.80. In the mix on latest.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Highvol with 54kg at $26. Second-up ran last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Siriusly Hot with 54kg at $26. Hard to enthuse.
Most recently 5th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Siriusly Hot with 54kg at $16. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Highvol with 54kg at $5.50. Place best.
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw May 21 over 2040m on a soft track defeating Deal Done Fast with 59.5kg at $51. Before that 4th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Kazungula carrying 56.5kg at $91. Inclined to risk up in grade.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 1 over 1400m, nose behind Lady Sadler with 60kg at $7.50. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Maldini carrying 58kg at $4.40. Will be improved on the two runs in and could sneak into the finish.
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 2.5 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw April 23 over 1600m defeating Just For Kicks carrying 57kg at $4.20. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Sale Bm62 on May 17 over 1736m, long-neck behind Natural Ruler with 58.5kg at $2.60. Lightly raced and can measure up.
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 17 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Brave Danza with 52.5kg at $101. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Moe Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1600m defeating Always Shining with 57kg at $2.20. Gets in very well and will be much shorter this time around.
Last start 6th of 17 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Brave Danza carrying 54kg at $21. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Siriusly Hot carrying 60kg at $10. Has been racing well. Rough chance.
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Sa Classic on May 9 over 2546m, slow going 2.25 len behind Fringes with 56kg at $15. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Moe Mdn-Sw April 25 over 2050m defeating Lillard carrying 57kg at $2.50. Should be thereabouts.
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Rockette with 59kg at $2.30. Last start favourite; won by a head at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 10 over 1600m in the wet defeating Camelot Time carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Coming along but this looks tough.
Racing well recently. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at Werribee Bm62 on April 24 over 2238m, neck behind Luckett with 59.5kg at $3.40. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw April 4 over 2000m defeating Shotaro carrying 59kg at $9. Rough hope.
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1700m in soft going defeating Pari Moi carrying 59.5kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1625m, 13 len behind Himalayan with 58kg at $71. Fitter again but this is a tough assignment.
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 2 len at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1590m on a rain affected track defeating It Matters with 57.5kg at $2.35. Second-up 5th of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 Hcp on May 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Pearl King carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Has upside and wouldn't completely shock.