FURPHY TROPHY
Results
Very tough. ARAMCO (5) ran quite well fresh over this track and distance, beaten under a length by the in form Smokin' Princess. Would've loved this to be 1800m but he win well second up last time in and should strip fitter here. VERDAD (8) broke his run of placings last start, unfortunately not by winning but by dropping out to finish seventh in a disappointing effort. He's got the ability to win this but he's very much into 'take on trust' territory. MISS YOU ELLA (16) has been racing well in Sydney, third to the progressive Yorkshire at Randwick last start which should hold up. Respect the stable bringing her here. EUPHORIC (9) was good fresh here over 1400m behind Is It Me, working home well enough off a long break. Better for that and a chance. ARQANA (15) did enough fresh here in a slowly run race with good late splits. She should set up nicely here out to a mile.
Visit TAB.COM.AUVery tough. ARAMCO (5) ran quite well fresh over this track and distance, beaten under a length by the in form Smokin' Princess. Would've loved this to be 1800m but he win well second up last time in and should strip fitter here. VERDAD (8) broke his run of placings last start, unfortunately not by winning but by dropping out to finish seventh in a disappointing effort. He's got the ability to win this but he's very much into 'take on trust' territory. MISS YOU ELLA (16) has been racing well in Sydney, third to the progressive Yorkshire at Randwick last start which should hold up. Respect the stable bringing her here. EUPHORIC (9) was good fresh here over 1400m behind Is It Me, working home well enough off a long break. Better for that and a chance. ARQANA (15) did enough fresh here in a slowly run race with good late splits. She should set up nicely here out to a mile.
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Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 11 at Warrnambool Hcp on April 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rolls carrying 61.5kg at $3.80. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Geelong Geel St Pat Cup March 18 2023 over 1421m defeating Greenhill Prince carrying 61kg at $3. Won a Pakenham trial over 1200m on February 11. Will need this hitout.
Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 12 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Smokin' Princess with 59.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 on January 25 over 1600m, 2 len behind Smokin' Princess carrying 59.5kg at $9. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at Caulfield in the G1 Caul Cup on October 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Duke De Sessa carrying 50kg at $14. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Newcastle All Weather in the LR Burradon Stakes on March 29 over 1609m, neck behind Cuban Tiger carrying 59kg at $7. Finished sixth in a Cranbourne trial over 1000m on February 10. Not keen.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Mornington in the LR H White September 29 over 2400m, 10 len behind Herman Hesse carrying 54kg at $2.50. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 June 2 over 1500m, 3 len behind Bigolino with 60kg at $12. See how he returns.
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Smokin' Princess with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Randwick Bm88 July 13 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Super Strike carrying 55.5kg at $4. Nice return, can win this.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Pakenham Bm78 December 21 over 2000m, 9 len behind Deakin with 59kg at $16. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 24 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Zoltan with 59kg at $9.50. May need the run.
Most recently 4th of 7 at Colac Colac Cup on February 7 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Picaroon carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 on January 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Smokin' Princess carrying 57kg at $19. Likely to struggle.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Is It Me with 59kg at $6. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Smokin' Princess carrying 59kg at $5.50. Can improve. Frustrating, but he is good enough.
Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Is It Me carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 15 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind El Soleado carrying 54kg at $6. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 11 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Is It Me carrying 58.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Furious carrying 60.5kg at $19. Can't tip off that run.
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Smokin' Princess carrying 58kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Mornington Bm74 January 22 over 1600m defeating Flying Ace with 60.5kg at $2.15. In the each way mix.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Is It Me with 55kg at $17. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Jra Plt on February 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Duke De Sessa carrying 55kg at $14. Hasn't shown much this time in.
Useful gelding. Last start 7th of 12 at Canberra Fedral Open on February 7 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Imasuperstar carrying 63kg at $6. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm84 on January 11 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Elphinstone with 57kg at $17. Can improve and should figure in the finish.
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Rise At Dawn with 54kg at $201. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Is It Me carrying 55kg at $61. Not keen on his chances.
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months got back early 6th of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Name Dropper carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Geelong 0 - 64 on April 24 over 1412m, slow going 1.1 len behind Zombie Missile with 57kg at $5. Nice splits fresh, don't discount.
Most recently 3rd of 16 at Randwick Bm88 on February 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Yorkshire with 52kg at $15. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Randwick Bm88 on January 25 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Political Debate with 53kg at $9. Leading contender coming out of a very nice alley.
Recent form sound. Most recently eased back early on 4th in a small field at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 7 over 1550m, 2 len behind Sweysive with 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on January 15 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Our Anchorage with 60kg at $8. Can figure.