VRC MEMBER ERICA MCKISSACK TROPHY
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 July 1 over 1600m in the wet defeating Cat Noir with 58.5kg at $8. The run before that won by a head at Caulfield Heath Bm66 June 17 over 1500m in soft going defeating Dantooine carrying 58.5kg at $12. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 58kg at $9.50. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 20 over 1620m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Obvious with 54.5kg at $5.50. Expected to bounce back.
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 57kg at $13. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 20 over 1620m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Obvious with 57kg at $6.50. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 57.5kg at $18. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 11th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Rockette carrying 55kg at $8. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 July 1 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Beautifully carrying 59kg at $16. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Sale 3yo 0-62 on June 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Off Their Perch with 58kg at $10. Great chance to win again.
Last start 3rd of 13 at Sale Bm62 on June 28 over 1411m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Zorro's Flight with 60.5kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 11 at Seymour Cl1 on June 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Ludlum carrying 60kg at $3.90. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Most recently 4th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm66 on June 24 over 2100m, 3 len behind Sunsets with 58kg at $3.40. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Rockette with 54kg at $18. Prepared to just watch today.
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.75 len at Donald Mdn-Sw June 20 over 1350m in the wet defeating Ngongotaha carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 54kg at $41. Has the ability to be in the finish.
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 54kg at $7.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 20 over 1620m, slow going 2.5 len behind Obvious carrying 53.5kg at $14. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
At the latest run won by 6 len at Wagga Cl1-Sw July 6 over 1600m in the wet defeating Manzobeel with 58.5kg at $2.60. The start before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Albury Bm58 on May 15 over 2000m, head behind Hells Spirit carrying 58kg at $6. Fully tested.
Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Moe Mdn-Sw July 3 over 1628m in the wet defeating Ngongotaha carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1614m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind French Romance carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Last-start winner but needs to improve further.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw June 13 over 1500m in soft going defeating The Cable Guy with 58kg at $3.10. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Varadero carrying 58kg at $4.40. Can't see him troubling these.
Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 12 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Clevor Trever with 54kg at $12. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Clevor Trever with 53.5kg at $11. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last start 5th of 12 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 54kg at $10. Before that 2nd of 13 at Bendigo Bm62 on June 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Impending Shadow carrying 60.5kg at $8. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1300m, on a wet track; nose behind Sparkles with 59.5kg at $2.10. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Sale Mdn-Sw July 9 over 1429m in the wet defeating Flying Gentry carrying 59.5kg at $1.40. Needs to improve.
Most recently got back early 4th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on July 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Censori with 58.5kg at $17. The start before that ran last in a small field at Caulfield Heath 3yo F Bm70 on June 17 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Loft Vega with 54kg at $26. Prefer to watch at this stage.
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Ballarat Synthetic Cg&E Bm62 June 30 over 1400m defeating Life Sentence carrying 57kg at $7. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 56 on June 6 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Isalot with 60kg at $5.50. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.