LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR TROPHY
Results
KING MAGNUS (4) did a terrific job to run so well first up after a year off the scene and that can set him up ideally for this. He has several big runs in the book against better horses than he faces here. Lovely draw to track what should be a good pace and that all sounds ideal. Barrier isn't ideal for OUTLAWS REVENGE (7) as he tackles 1400m for the first time. Tricky spot but he does hit it in career best form with his Wangoom win one to hold in high regard. GREEN FLY (13) also has the wide barrier to overcome. Likely sends him right back and that can make it hard but he is a talented horse with more wins to come. MORVADA (8) and CROSSHAVEN (3) have nothing like his upside but they will both bang themselves up on speed and both have won good races around here.
Visit TAB.COM.AUKING MAGNUS (4) did a terrific job to run so well first up after a year off the scene and that can set him up ideally for this. He has several big runs in the book against better horses than he faces here. Lovely draw to track what should be a good pace and that all sounds ideal. Barrier isn't ideal for OUTLAWS REVENGE (7) as he tackles 1400m for the first time. Tricky spot but he does hit it in career best form with his Wangoom win one to hold in high regard. GREEN FLY (13) also has the wide barrier to overcome. Likely sends him right back and that can make it hard but he is a talented horse with more wins to come. MORVADA (8) and CROSSHAVEN (3) have nothing like his upside but they will both bang themselves up on speed and both have won good races around here.
First-up (4:0-0-0): Resuming last time he was 9th 5.5L, Makram at Flemington (Open) 1700m. Stays under notice.
Second-up (5:1-2-0): Did not do much first up but proven second up. First-up was 11th 6.3L, Cardinal Gem at Sandown-Hillside (Anniversary Vase (Lr), Listed) 1400m. Second run last prep finished 7th 5L, Kissonallforcheeks at Flemington (Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap, Group3) 1400m. Competitive here.
Has won over this course and distance. On Apr 29 solid effort when he finished 7th 2.6L, Cardinal Gem at Sandown-Hillside (Anniversary Vase (Lr), Listed) 1400m. On Apr 1 was 2nd 0.1L, Imperial Lad at Bendigo (BM-100) 1400m. Definite claims here.
Second-up (4:1-1-1): Just out of the placings last start; can run another useful race here. First-up he was 5th 1.5L, Cardinal Gem at Sandown-Hillside (Anniversary Vase (Lr), Listed) 1400m. Second-up last prep solid run when he finished 6th 4.8L, Inspirational Girl at Flemington (Blamey Stakes, SWP-G2) 1600m. One of the chances.
Second-up (5:1-0-2): Resuming was 12th 11.5L, Curran at Geelong (Open) 1100m. Second run last time finished 3rd 5L, I Wish I Win at Caulfield (Open) 1400m. Not worst here.
First-up (7:0-0-0): First-up last prep was 6th 5.5L, Uncle Bryn at Cranbourne (Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup, Listed) 1600m. Tested here.
A leading chance on last start solid win. Most recently was 1st 1.3L, Frankie Pinot at Warrnambool (Wangoom Hcp (Lr), Listed) 1200m. Two starts back good run when 2nd 0.8L, D'Jumbuck at Sandown-Lakeside (SW&P) 1200m. Top hope this race.
Last run he finished 7th 2.2L, My Khalifa at Morphettville Parks (City Of Adelaide Handicap (Lr), Listed) 1400m. Two back looked good when 4th 0.9L, Rolls at Oakbank (Open) 1400m. Must be considered.
On Apr 29 he finished 9th 3.4L, Cardinal Gem at Sandown-Hillside (Anniversary Vase (Lr), Listed) 1400m. Two runs back he finished 12th 8.4L, D'Jumbuck at Sandown-Lakeside (SW&P) 1200m. One of the chances.
First-up (2:0-1-0): Lugging Bit on. Back from a spell and has placed 1 from 2 fresh. Resuming last prep solid effort when he finished 5th 3.5L, Columbus County at H K - Happy Valley (Class 2) 1800m. Has the ability.
Second-up (7:3-0-1): Blinkers on, Tongue Tie on. First-up he finished 12th 10.3L, Cardinal Gem at Sandown-Hillside (Anniversary Vase (Lr), Listed) 1400m. Second run last time finished 15th 5.5L, Rocketing By at Randwick (Sydney Stakes, WFA-G3) 1200m. Hard task here.
Second-up (5:1-0-1): Resuming he was 9th 3.7L, D'Jumbuck at Sandown-Lakeside (SW&P) 1200m. Second run last prep finished 10th 9.3L, Old Flame at Flemington (Linlithgow Stakes, Group2) 1400m. Hard task here.
First-up (3:0-1-0): Tongue Tie on. Back from a spell and has placed 1 from 3 fresh. Resuming last time he was 5th 2.2L, Detonator Jack at Flemington (BM-90) 1400m. Strongly fancied.
Last time out finished 8th 9.1L, Cardinal Gem at Sandown-Lakeside (Victoria Handicap (G3), Group3) 1400m. Two runs back was 1st 0.1L, Fearless Writer at Moonee Valley (BM-70) 1200m. Marginal prospect.
Last start winner and also a winner in stronger grade previously. Last run was 1st 0.1L, Ebony King at Sandown-Hillside (BM-64) 1300m. On Apr 8 he finished 6th 3.2L, Lake Tai at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-70) 1400m. Capable type.
Most recently he finished 8th 6.1L, Ebony King at Geelong (BM-70) 1325m. Before that he finished 11th 5.7L, D'Jumbuck at Sandown-Lakeside (SW&P) 1200m. Must improve.