HOWDEN AUSTRALIAN GUINEAS
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The Group 1 Australian Guineas, and it looks a strong edition. Leaning to the New Zealander SAVAGLEE (2) who can measure up to this. He's already a Group 1 winner and whilst beaten last time it was against the older horses, and he was still solid late. Like him at 1600m from a middle draw. SEPALS (12) won the G3 CS Hayes here over 1400m dominantly last time out. Getting to a mile should only aid his cause and he maps for every chance with Shinn on. ANGEL CAPITAL (4) was a fantastic winner of the G2 Autumn Stakes fresh, sprinting quickly off a moderate tempo to score well. That form has worked out well, he only needs to tick the 1600m box to just about win this. Big watch on the Bjorn Baker trained POINT AND SHOOT (7) who has been dominant at his past two in benchmark grade, running huge splits from the back to win last time. GOLDRUSH GURU (1) stuck on well in the CS Hayes and is suited out to a mile at set weights.
Visit TAB.COM.AUThe Group 1 Australian Guineas, and it looks a strong edition. Leaning to the New Zealander SAVAGLEE (2) who can measure up to this. He's already a Group 1 winner and whilst beaten last time it was against the older horses, and he was still solid late. Like him at 1600m from a middle draw. SEPALS (12) won the G3 CS Hayes here over 1400m dominantly last time out. Getting to a mile should only aid his cause and he maps for every chance with Shinn on. ANGEL CAPITAL (4) was a fantastic winner of the G2 Autumn Stakes fresh, sprinting quickly off a moderate tempo to score well. That form has worked out well, he only needs to tick the 1600m box to just about win this. Big watch on the Bjorn Baker trained POINT AND SHOOT (7) who has been dominant at his past two in benchmark grade, running huge splits from the back to win last time. GOLDRUSH GURU (1) stuck on well in the CS Hayes and is suited out to a mile at set weights.
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge on January 25 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Prairie Flower with 55kg at $11. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Sepals with 59.5kg at $10. Suited up in trip, he can figure.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Trentham G2 Levin Classic January 11 over 1400m defeating Kitty Flash with 57kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa in the G1 Bcd Grp Sprnt on February 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Here To Shock with 55.5kg at $5.70. Talented colt suited getting to this trip.
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 13 at this track in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sepals carrying 57kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Gneas Prel on September 21 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Angel Capital carrying 56kg at $26. Okay fresh but had his chance.
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Caulfield G2 Autumn Stks February 8 over 1400m defeating Plymouth carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Caulfield G3 Gneas Prel September 21 over 1400m defeating Public Attention carrying 57kg at $5.50. Big win fresh, will take plenty of beating.
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 13 at this track in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sepals with 56kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stutt Stk on September 27 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Evaporate with 57kg at $6. Likely needs one more to show best.
Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at this track in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sepals with 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track in the LR Super Impose on October 5 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Keeneland with 57.5kg at $11. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.5 len at Randwick 3&4yo Bm78 February 8 over 1600m defeating Puntin carrying 55kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and scored a big 5.5 len win at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 January 25 over 1400m defeating Qatars Choice with 54.5kg at $3.10. Exciting prospect who should measure right up.
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge on January 25 over 1100m, 3 len behind Prairie Flower carrying 55kg at $3.70. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at this track in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sepals with 57kg at $9.50. Would have to improve sharply.
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 13 at this track in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Sepals with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 5 len at Wodonga Mdn-Sw September 17 over 1590m defeating Paltinian carrying 57kg at $2.90. Has a few lengths to find.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Manfred on January 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Royal Insignia with 57kg at $4.60. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at this track in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sepals with 57kg at $18. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by a long-neck at Sandown-Lakeside G3 Manfred January 25 over 1200m defeating Tropicus carrying 57kg at $7.50. Second-up 7th of 13 at this track in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sepals with 58.5kg at $4.20. Possible improver.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at this track G3 Cs Hayes February 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Ndola carrying 56kg at $7.50. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 January 29 over 1400m defeating Roguery with 58kg at $2.40. Dominant last time, should go close.
Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Doomben 3yo Hcp February 8 over 1600m defeating Prince Levi carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.75 len at Eagle Farm 3yo Qlty Hcp December 21 over 1600m defeating Run Lucy Run carrying 60kg at $7. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Stks on February 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Angel Capital with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track 3yo Bm70 August 3 over 1410m on a rain affected track defeating Big Brute with 60kg at $3.40. Not keen on his chances.
Second run back. First-up after three months led but faded 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Stks on February 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Angel Capital carrying 57kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 25 over 1500m defeating Hot Too Go with 58kg at $2.30. Not the worst.
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Manfred on January 25 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Royal Insignia with 57.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at this track in the LR Desirable Stks on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cilacap carrying 59.5kg at $5. Needs to find best.
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Stks on February 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Angel Capital carrying 57kg at $20. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Blackberry Bomb carrying 58kg at $3.50. Looking to others.
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.5 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1200m defeating Time To Baca with 58kg at $2.60. Second-up came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 February 19 over 1400m defeating Sacred Rocks carrying 59kg at $2.80. This will test.