VRC MEMBER BRENDAN SOBOZYNSKI PLATE
Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Winnasedge carrying 59kg at $18. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track Bm84 on June 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Moby Dick carrying 59kg at $9.50. Genuine contender.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm84 September 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Charcoals with 59.5kg at $10. First up last campaign second last of 12 at this track in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted March 29 2025 over 1000m, 6 len behind Joyful Fortune carrying 54kg at $101. Expect a forward showing.
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track in the LR Santaanalane on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ndola carrying 54kg at $9.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind De Bergerac with 54kg at $14. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
Last start 4th of 9 at this track in the LR Santaanalane on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Ndola with 54kg at $6.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind De Bergerac carrying 54kg at $11. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 11 at Swan Hill Gold Topaz on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Cripps carrying 54kg at $6. Last start ran second last of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Winnasedge with 58kg at $14. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Caulfield Vgold Distaff March 14 over 1400m defeating Merrigold with 53kg at $7. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm66 December 10 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Bedtime Angel carrying 61kg at $6.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track in the LR Santaanalane on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ndola with 54kg at $151. Before that ran second last of 10 at this track Bm84 on May 16 over 1800m, 6 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 58.5kg at $31. Others preferred at this stage.
At the latest run ran second last of 13 at this track F&M Bm90 on June 20 over 1420m, slow going 6 len behind Stylish carrying 56kg at $21. Before that won by 0.8 len at Caulfield F&M Bm78 May 30 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Luna Cat with 59kg at $15. Capable of a better run.
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp October 11 over 1700m, 3 len behind Blindedbythelight carrying 61.5kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Sunshine Coast Bm70 July 5 2025 over 1200m slow track defeating Gospel Girl with 59kg at $4.40. May need the run.
At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Luna Cat carrying 58.5kg at $41. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm84 on June 6 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Lingani with 57kg at $16. This is outside her grasp.
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 14 at this track in the LR Creswick on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Wise Inlaw with 56kg at $5. The race before that won by a long-neck at this track 3yo Qlty June 6 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Wise Inlaw with 55.5kg at $10. Showed enough last start to suggest she can take this out.
Most recently 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Winnasedge carrying 55.5kg at $14. Before that got back early 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bazaball Rewarded carrying 56kg at $16. Capable of a strong showing.
Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Humza Bey with 60kg at $6.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Bm70 on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ten Commandments with 60.5kg at $6.50. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Humza Bey carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on June 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Barbaric Lad with 59.5kg at $18. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last start 5th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 11 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Markdel with 54.5kg at $101. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Winnasedge carrying 54kg at $101. Out of his depth.