MURRAY COX HANDICAP

Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on April 26 over 1519m, slow going 7 len behind El Rocko with 53.5kg at $41. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on December 28 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Bankers Choice with 58.5kg at $41. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.

Last start 5th of 13 at Morphettville Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide on April 12 over 1529m, 5 len behind Hellsing carrying 54kg at $151. Needs to take another step to compete against these.

Most recently 10th of 16 at Wagga in the LR Wagga Cup on May 2 over 2000m, 8 len behind Flying Bandit with 54kg at $13. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Albury in the LR Albury Cup on April 17 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Matusalem with 54kg at $7. Disappointing of late and looks safely held.

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 2040m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Denmark carrying 60kg at $10. Before that 6th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Torranzino carrying 54kg at $41. Happy to overlook.

Last start 4th of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Waimarie carrying 58kg at $3.90. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 6 len behind Torranzino carrying 54kg at $18. Needs to find best.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Ballarat Bm84 December 7 over 2000m, 17 len behind Dublin Journal carrying 55kg at $41. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Mildura Mildura Cup July 19 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 54kg at $16. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Waimarie with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Warrnambool Koroit Cup on January 12 over 1700m, 18 len behind Wild Imagination carrying 61.5kg at $13. Solid return and has claims.

Useful type. Most recently won by 4 len at Cranbourne Bm70 May 2 over 1600m defeating Arizona Activist with 59.5kg at $3.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Bm74 on April 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Scheelite carrying 57.5kg at $18. Big chance.

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Waimarie with 57kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track Bm78 on August 3 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Star Vega carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Fitter but may need one more.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on April 12 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Heavenly Eagle carrying 60kg at $41. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Know Thyself with 58.5kg at $19. Can improve. In the mix.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Pakenham Bm78 December 21 over 2500m, 6 len behind Divus Romulus carrying 57kg at $13. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 May 4 2024 over 1700m, 5 len behind Cadmus with 60.5kg at $8.50. Might be better off following this run.

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1600m, neck behind Angry Skies carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Waimarie carrying 58kg at $4.40. Going well and will give a sight.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind My Brothers Keeper carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Basilinna carrying 53kg at $6.50. Solid claims.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 February 1 over 2400m, 7 len behind Pure Grunt carrying 61kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second of 16 at Ballarat Bm84 December 7 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Dublin Journal carrying 57kg at $17. May find this a bit sharp.

Last start 10th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Dame Commander with 60kg at $13. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Albury Ctry Cl3 April 17 over 1500m defeating Exceedingly Hot with 62.5kg at $1.70. Looks tested again.

Useful mare. Most recently 12th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Know Thyself carrying 56.5kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Bianco Vilano with 58.5kg at $5.50. Possible improver.

Going well. Last start favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 April 21 over 1600m defeating Notabadbuy carrying 59kg at $2.20. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Bendigo Bm74 on April 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Scheelite with 57kg at $5. Flying, very hard to hold out.

Second-up. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sunshineinmypocket carrying 51kg at $201. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Doomben Bm68 on June 26 over 2040m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Yet He Moves with 58kg at $26. Still early in the prep and might need more time.