CS HAYES STAKES
Results
KING COLORADO (2) clearly on top. He resumed with an eye-catching second in the G3 Manfred Stakes, charging late over 1200m. He was heavily backed to win the G1 Golden Rose over this distance last time in and is already a G1 winner. Rates highly. OTAGO (7) is a progressive type who is undefeated from two starts. He ran some smart sectionals to win here last time and has won a trial easily since. It's a big jump, but it wouldn't surprise if he measured up. VERDAD (9) was last seen running in the VRC Derby when fifth. His best form is over a mile where he ran Guineas winner Griff within a neck. He maps for a nice run and is suited by this trip. AMIGO (10) is a nice type who did well in the Manfred and can place. HEY FAT CAT (11) comes here on the backup having run soundly in the G2 Autumn Stakes.
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Victoria Derby winner. Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by nose this track G1 Vic Derby November 4 over 2500m defeating Apulia carrying 57kg at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Kembla Grange Cl1 September 14 over 1500m defeating Snowman with 57.5kg at $5.50. Might need this.
JJ Atkins winner. Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at Caulfield in the G3 Manfred on January 26 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Brave Mead carrying 59.5kg at $11. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Rosehill in the G1 Golden Rose on September 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Militarize with 56.5kg at $4. Looks very hard to beat.
Group 3 winner. Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.8 len Caulfield G3 Blue Sapphire November 18 over 1400m defeating Brave Mead carrying 57kg at $13. On debut sixth of 9 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw September 22 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sunset Dreaming carrying 58kg at $17. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Group 3 winner. First-up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Moonee Valley in the LR Mckenzie September 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Steparty with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo C&G-Swp August 26 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Scentify with 58.5kg at $6. May need the run.
Group 1 placegetter. Colt back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Randwick in the G3 Gloaming October 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Raf Attack carrying 56.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign tenth of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Ming Dynasty September 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Encap with 58kg at $16. Happy to watch here.
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at this track in the LR Super Impose October 7 over 1800m, soft track; 11 len behind Riff Rocket with 57.5kg at $7. On debut seventh of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp July 12 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Spirit Of Nurai carrying 57.5kg at $17. May need the run.
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 2.25 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw December 17 over 1300m defeating Sparkling with 58kg at $2. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track 3yo Bm70 January 13 over 1400m defeating Valois with 58.5kg at $1.70. Progressive type who can measure up.
Group 1 placegetter. Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Champion October 28 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Tom Kitten carrying 56.5kg at $16. Previously first up; ninth of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Ming Dynasty September 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Encap with 53kg at $26. Likely to be up for this.
Multiple Group 2 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at this track in the G1 Vic Derby November 4 over 2500m, 7 len behind Riff Rocket carrying 57kg at $12. At his first start to post a big 4 len win. Bendigo Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1300m defeating Copacabana with 57kg at $15. Nice horse suited at this trip. Can run well.
Useful type. At the latest run eased back early on 4th in a small field at Caulfield in the G3 Manfred on January 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Brave Mead with 57kg at $13. Before that won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 January 17 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Kahhof with 59kg at $2.50. In the mix.
Useful type. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Stks on February 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Snow Patrol carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 January 31 over 1200m defeating Redoute's Night with 58.5kg at $2.40. Has race fitness on his side.
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw January 31 over 1300m defeating Limburg with 58kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1500m, 3 len behind Aztec State with 58kg at $5. Harder here.
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, 8th of 12 at Pakenham 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Chakado carrying 58kg at $26. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Steel Impact carrying 58kg at $6.50. Needs to do more.