THE ALL-STAR MILE
Results
Just seven for the first All-Star Mile run at Group 1 level. MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) was beaten fresh by ANOTHER WIL (4) but atoned with a tough win in the Futurity Stakes last time out. Mr B has worked early from wide draws at both starts this time in but should lob outside the leader with ease here. He's a three-time Group 1 winner over this track and distance and it'll take a mighty performance to knock him off. Another Wil was heavily backed to beat Mr B first up in the Orr Stakes, got the perfect trail and proved too strong late, gapping the rest. Posted a big number there, he's been kept fresh for this and draws to stalk the speed again. It should set up another cracking finish, with TOM KITTEN (2) charging late. Tom looked a bit stiff in the Futurity behind Mr B and will relish the mile. Can be the blouser late. ATISHU (7) was okay fresh but loves Flemington and will be staying on strongly. RISE AT DAWN (6) is a cracker, he'll give a bit of cheek out in front but this will test.
Visit TAB.COM.AUJust seven for the first All-Star Mile run at Group 1 level. MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) was beaten fresh by ANOTHER WIL (4) but atoned with a tough win in the Futurity Stakes last time out. Mr B has worked early from wide draws at both starts this time in but should lob outside the leader with ease here. He's a three-time Group 1 winner over this track and distance and it'll take a mighty performance to knock him off. Another Wil was heavily backed to beat Mr B first up in the Orr Stakes, got the perfect trail and proved too strong late, gapping the rest. Posted a big number there, he's been kept fresh for this and draws to stalk the speed again. It should set up another cracking finish, with TOM KITTEN (2) charging late. Tom looked a bit stiff in the Futurity behind Mr B and will relish the mile. Can be the blouser late. ATISHU (7) was okay fresh but loves Flemington and will be staying on strongly. RISE AT DAWN (6) is a cracker, he'll give a bit of cheek out in front but this will test.
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the G1 C F Orr on February 8 over 1400m, long-neck behind Another Wil with 59kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Caulfield G1 Futurity Stakes February 22 over 1400m defeating Tom Kitten carrying 59kg at $1.70. Champion who looks set to improve again out to a mile.
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the G1 Futurity Stakes on February 22 over 1400m, nose behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Bill Ritchie on September 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind McHale carrying 57kg at $3.50. Excellent return, trip suits.
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at Caulfield in the G1 Futurity Stakes on February 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 12 over 1600m, 10 len behind Antino carrying 54.5kg at $67. Okay fresh but probably outclassed.
Second run back. First-up after three months came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Caulfield G1 C F Orr February 8 over 1400m defeating Mr Brightside with 59kg at $3.30. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Caulfield LR Testa Rossa September 21 over 1400m defeating Wishlor Lass carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. Beat Mr B fresh and has made the jump to this level.
Last start 7th of 13 at Doomben Hcp on February 22 over 1615m, 2.75 len behind Kronenbourg with 56kg at $5.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Doomben Hcp on February 8 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Dune Forty Five with 55.5kg at $5. Outclassed, can't win.
Second run back. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track LR The Elms Hcp February 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Aztec Ruler carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Moonee Valley Cg&E Bm70 February 23 2024 over 1600m defeating Brooklyn Boss with 58kg at $1.90. Progressive, could give them something to catch.
Second run back. First-up after three months from last on the turn second last of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Apollo on February 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Fangirl with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track in the G1 Makybe Diva on September 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Mr Brightside with 57kg at $11. Top mare on her day, expect the hits the line strongly.