VRC MEMBER RICHARD JOHN ROWLANDS PLATE
Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 58.5kg at $6. The run before that won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Hcp June 13 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Smokin' Romans with 56kg at $4.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track Davidbourke on June 20 over 1620m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Seafall with 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Cup Day Plate on November 4 over 1800m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Kingswood carrying 56kg at $2.90. Among the leading chances.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nellie Leylax with 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; nose behind Bankers Choice with 57.5kg at $26. Should be right in the finish.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 May 9 over 2000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Plymouth carrying 59kg at $51. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Bm100 August 2 over 1410m, 2.75 len behind Zou Sensation with 57.5kg at $31. Doesn't appeal.
Recent form sound. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Detonator Jack with 56kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 58kg at $21. Don't underestimate.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 14th of 18 at Rosehill in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Portland carrying 54kg at $51. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Rosehill LR Mckell Cup June 27 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Tavros with 54kg at $31. Racing well and can win again.
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Caulfield Qlty Hcp June 27 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Bankers Choice carrying 54kg at $6. The start before that 9th of 18 at Rosehill in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Portland with 54kg at $13. Sure to go well again.
Most recently ran last of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 16 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Ghetto Supastar carrying 57.5kg at $31. Can't recommend.
Most recently 6th of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Nellie Leylax with 54.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 54.5kg at $11. Will be doing best work late.
At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Detonator Jack carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 54kg at $51. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile May 2 over 1600m, 13 len behind Von Hauke with 54kg at $61. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide April 11 over 1529m, soft track; 16 len behind Arran Bay carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Not ready yet.
Second-up. First-up after nine months 7th of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 27 over 1700m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 61kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Compiegne in the LR Pr Pelleas on July 24 over 2000m, 11 len behind Uthred carrying 58kg at $3.90. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Most recently 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 11 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Prince Eric with 54.5kg at $31. Before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Belle Savoir with 58.5kg at $41. Tricky assignment.