HILTON NICHOLAS STRAIGHT SIX
Results
Open race. WHO DARES (16) won nicely first-up at Caulfield over this trip in a Vobis Gold Sprint, beating a subsequent Listed winner. He got over a bit more ground last time in but may just be best kept to this trip and drawn wider on the minimum he should run well. STEPARTY (6) is the big watch. He was beaten at $2.10 at his only run last time in when seemingly having every chance but has trialled well and brings the right 3yo form into this. JOYFUL FORTUNE (1) is off a long spell but was last seen winning a Century Stakes here beating the speedy Zoustyle. 1200m off such a long break might make it tough. HARD TO SAY (3) won well enough in Sydney last time and should be around the mark. IT'SOURTIME (4) likes it here and should go well.
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Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len this track LR Century Stks November 3 2022 over 1000m defeating Zoustyle carrying 57kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4.5 len win. This track Bm70 September 18 2022 over 1100m in the wet defeating Decent Raine with 60.5kg at $2.10. Talented horse but off a long spell here.
Group 1 placegetter. Useful type. Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Caulfield Vgold Sprint on April 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Who Dares carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Yarra Valley Discovery on March 29 over 1200m, nose behind Savannah Cloud carrying 56.5kg at $17. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by a long-neck at Rosehill Bm94 April 27 over 1100m defeating Manhood carrying 59.5kg at $10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 M Mccarten on March 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Red Card with 54.5kg at $10. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Group 3 winner. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Tuvalu with 55.5kg at $21. Before that 10th of 12 at Yarra Valley Discovery on March 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Savannah Cloud with 56kg at $12. Should go well in this.
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 5th of 12 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Maharba carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by a head at Sandown-Hillside LR Bel Esprit May 27 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Starry Legend with 60kg at $26. One of the top chances.
Group 1 placegetter. Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Caulfield in the G3 Manfred on January 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind Brave Mead carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Won previous preparation first up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Moonee Valley LR Mckenzie September 9 over 1200m defeating Scentify with 57kg at $2.50. Won trial at Horsham over 800m on May 6. Handy type who will take beating.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Going well. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Mornington LR Hareeba Stks April 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Nicolini Vito with 54kg at $3.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on March 16 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Brudenell with 54.5kg at $8.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last run 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 4 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Parisal with 55kg at $41. At only start last preparation sat on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Randwick Kosciuszko on October 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Front Page carrying 59kg at $26. Should progress from that first-up run.
Group 1 placegetter. Last start 8th of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tuvalu carrying 54kg at $21. The race before that from last on the turn ran last of 12 at Yarra Valley Discovery on March 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Savannah Cloud carrying 54kg at $26. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Group 3 winner. Second-up. First-up after seven months couldn't go on with it; ran last of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Extremely Lucky carrying 55kg at $61. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 100 on October 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Atullibigeal with 58kg at $58. Unlikely to threaten.
Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 20 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Maharba with 54.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 6th of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tuvalu carrying 54kg at $12. Among the better chances.
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 27 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Extremely Lucky with 54kg at $21. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Oakbank LR Hills Railway March 30 over 1100m defeating Lonrodex carrying 54kg at $4. Genuine hope on latest effort.
Group 2 placegetter. Useful mare. Last start 7th of 14 at Morphettville in the G1 Sangster on April 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Climbing Star with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Caulfield F&M Swp March 16 over 1200m defeating Lady Jones carrying 57kg at $6. Should be right in the finish.
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Wagga Town Plate May 2 over 1200m defeating Wizard Of Oz with 54kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Wagga Prelude Bm85 April 21 over 1200m defeating Tap 'N' Run carrying 55kg at $4. Racing well but this will test.
Group 3 winner. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Extratwo carrying 60kg at $26. The run before that second last of 12 at Moonee Valley in the LR Abell Stks on March 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Indian Pacific with 56.5kg at $26. Better off looking to others.
Second-up. First-up after two months ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Vgold Sprint April 27 over 1200m defeating Semillion carrying 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Bendigo Bm78 on November 1 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Fortunate Kiss carrying 54kg at $3.80. Can win again.
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 8th of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 27 over 1100m, 2 len behind Extremely Lucky with 54kg at $26. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a nose at Morphettville Gytrash November 25 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Bellinger carrying 55kg at $5. Worth consideration.
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 2 over 1200m, long-neck behind The Prodigal Son carrying 54.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Randwick Bm78 on September 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Garza Blanca with 58.5kg at $9. Should progress from that first-up run.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.0 len Morphettville Bm72 November 18 over 1800m defeating Midnight Mass with 60kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw July 30 over 1412m slow track defeating Bodhisattva carrying 58kg at $2.80. Unlikely to trouble the top few.