MAHOGANY CHALLENGE FINAL
Results
Sticking with SHOCKLETZ (2). Loved her win here over 2000m two starts back when charging home off a strong tempo then she had to concede a fair bit of weight to rivals last time when staying at 2000m which potentially dulled her finish. That said, she still ran very well for second and now getting to 2500m, she can improve again. VELLASMACHINE (9) was the eye-catcher here last time, finding the line strongly for a narrow fourth. Can't see the rise in trip being an issue of his recent closing splits and with a bit more race craft he'll go close. CHAMPAGNE JENNI (10) was heavily backed to beat Shockletz and co two back before being given a negative ride at Sandown Hillside and flying home to just miss. Drawn better now, she can race on speed and figure in the finish. POLITELY DUN (1) is back from the G1 Qld Derby and will stay strongly, something many others are unproven at. FRONTLINE ACTION (11) next best.
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Last start 8th of 17 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Qld Derby on June 7 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Maison Louis with 57kg at $20. Before that won by 1.5 len at this track 3yo Hcp May 17 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Hot Majesty with 56kg at $13. Brings solid form to this.
Racing well recently. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 21 over 2000m, neck behind Stop The Rock with 58kg at $2.80. The run before that favourite; won by a head at this track 3yo Hcp June 7 over 2000m in soft going defeating Prochester carrying 54kg at $3.60. Racing well and should go close.
Most recently 8th of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 21 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Stop The Rock with 58.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Shockletz with 57.5kg at $26. Would need further improvement.
Most recently 7th of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 21 over 2000m, 2 len behind Stop The Rock with 55kg at $12. The start before that got back early 9th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Shockletz with 58kg at $11. Rough chance.
At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Kembla Grange Bm64 June 21 over 2000m defeating Coto De Caza with 57.5kg at $2.80. The start before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Kembla Grange Mdn June 3 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating So Suave carrying 58kg at $2. Not the worst.
Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 June 18 over 2400m defeating Champagne Jenni with 57kg at $21. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw June 7 over 2400m defeating Kazungula with 59.5kg at $2.50. Rough hope.
Last start eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 21 over 2000m, 4 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; head behind Shockletz with 54.5kg at $61. Chance on the run two back.
Last start 11th of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 21 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 56kg at $20. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 17 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Politely Dun with 54kg at $26. Minor hope at best.
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 21 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 55.5kg at $6. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 5 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw June 14 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Zamparini Spirit with 58kg at $5. On the up and can get into the finish.
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 on June 18 over 2400m, nose behind Silver Pledge with 56kg at $3.40. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Shockletz with 54kg at $5. Big run last time, don't discount.
Most recently 6th of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 21 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 53kg at $9.50. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Boga Legend with 59kg at $6. Encouraging effort last start. Not hopeless.
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 on June 18 over 2400m, 0.6 len behind Silver Pledge carrying 55.5kg at $7. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on June 4 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Realika with 54.5kg at $3.40. Wasn?t too far off the mark last time. Rough hope.
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 on June 18 over 2400m, 0.7 len behind Silver Pledge with 57.5kg at $9. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw May 9 over 2580m defeating Cosmic with 59.5kg at $3.80. Others rate better this time.
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw May 30 over 2520m defeating Shades Of Sheriff carrying 59.5kg at $1.35. The start before that 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 2080m, 4.5 len behind Thunder Zeus with 59.5kg at $3.70. This is a fair bit harder.
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.7 len at Doomben Mdn-Sw June 18 over 2070m defeating State Of Affairs with 58kg at $1.45. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Kembla Grange Mdn on June 3 over 2000m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Ant with 57kg at $4.60. Looks tested without further improvement.
Most recently 5th of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 21 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 53.5kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 13 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Millie De Lune with 53kg at $16. In the each way mix.
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Sale Mdn-Sw June 12 over 2226m on a soft track defeating Rotating Soul carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 2000m, 8 len behind Here Comes Ruby carrying 57kg at $3.80. Much tougher assignment today and looks outclassed.
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 21 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Stop The Rock with 54.5kg at $51. The run before that 11th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Shockletz with 51kg at $21. Doesn't look likely to bring up his second win today.
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 0.8 len at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1600m defeating Desert Rose carrying 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1968m, 6 len behind Papal Army carrying 59kg at $17. Tougher here and the ratings indicate he will struggle to feature in the finish.
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Flash Of Dallas with 57.5kg at $2.25. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 2226m, slow going 1.5 len behind Chaussette carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Faces tougher task here.