DEANE LESTER FLEMINGTON CUP 1849
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 4 over 2600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Highland Blaze with 60kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 59kg at $7. Can improve again. Top chance.
Most recently 11th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 58kg at $12. Before that 4th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on May 31 over 3200m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Western Front carrying 58.5kg at $6. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
Last start struggled in the run home; 6th of 11 at Rosehill Stayers Cup on June 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind King Pedro carrying 58kg at $10. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Cup on June 13 over 2400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Worth another chance.
Last start 10th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 56.5kg at $17. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on May 31 over 3200m, on a slow track; nose behind The Western Front with 56.5kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 4 over 2600m, slow going 7 len behind Highland Blaze with 58kg at $16. The run before that ran second last of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Vegas Jack with 58kg at $9.50. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
Most recently won by 2.25 len at this track Banjo Paterson July 4 over 2600m on a soft track defeating Bold Soul with 53kg at $10. Before that 7th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Vegas Jack with 53kg at $11. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 July 8 over 2125m on a heavy track defeating Zeyno carrying 51.5kg at $7.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Geelong Bm66 on June 19 over 2440m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Shultzy carrying 57kg at $13. Others have better prospects.
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Chase on May 31 over 3900m, in the wet; 12 len behind Sing For Peace carrying 76.5kg at $1.85. The race before that favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Warrnambool Brierly May 5 over 3450m in the wet defeating Hit The Road Jack carrying 75kg at $2.10. Among the winning hopes on best form.
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 4 over 2600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Highland Blaze with 53kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Vegas Jack with 53kg at $16. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on July 1 over 2400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Nearco Frod carrying 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm66 on June 24 over 2100m, 6 len behind Sunsets carrying 60kg at $21. Others favoured.