VRC-CRV WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FINAL
Results
OH TOO GOOD (10) jumps off the page as the weights and measures horse, dropping in weight after demolishing her rivals over this track and trip last time out. Potentially a tricky draw but she's got early pace and will prove awfully hard to beat again. Oh Too Good easily accounted for JIMMY THE BEAR (3) when they met, although Jimmy was taken back from a wide gate and never got into the race. Since then, he's been ridden closer and burst through to go on and win dominantly. Tactics and tempo are all important for him from the wide gate but he's rock-solid and a big chance. CAFE MILLENIUM (13) notched up his first win since his debut run, too strong late over 1420m. He'll relish another rise in trip and the Hayes yard have clearly got him humming. DETONATOR JACK (2) did enough fresh and certainly has the class at big odds to win a race like this. HUGHES (11) is flying and has claims.
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation second last of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Rise At Dawn with 59.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 8th of 13 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Another Wil carrying 56.5kg at $26. Won a Ballarat Synthetic jump-out on June 25. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hughes carrying 58.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Randwick 7 Stakes on September 21 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Fangirl carrying 59kg at $14. Fitter and best form reads well.
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track Davidbourke June 21 over 1620m defeating Casino Seventeen with 57.5kg at $2.80. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Vgold Mile on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Oh Too Good with 59kg at $2.05. In flying form and will take a power of beating.
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Caulfield Hcp on June 28 over 1440m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Yellow Sam with 60kg at $17. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Swan Hill Sw H Cup June 8 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Holymanz carrying 58kg at $11. Needs to find best.
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Davidbourke on June 21 over 1620m, 2.75 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dashing carrying 59kg at $5.50. Drawn well, some hope.
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hughes with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 7 at this track in the LR Kensington on January 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Miraval Rose carrying 60kg at $21. Fitter but risking.
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Davidbourke on June 21 over 1620m, 3 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 55.5kg at $11. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Makram with 56.5kg at $20. Each way.
Most recently second last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 14 len behind Saban with 59kg at $16. The start before that 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Saban carrying 60kg at $12. Others seem to have his measure.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a head at Swan Hill Gold Topaz June 6 over 1200m defeating Press Down carrying 54kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell won by a neck at Caulfield Hcp June 28 over 1440m on a rain affected track defeating Lim's Saltoro with 55.5kg at $5. Unproven this trip but is flying.
Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3.5 len at this track Vgold Mile June 7 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Jimmy The Bear carrying 57kg at $3.90. The run before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hughes carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Dominant last time and gets in very well here.
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Hcp June 14 over 1400m defeating Run Harry Run with 51kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 May 24 over 1400m defeating Mollynickers with 55kg at $3.30. Hard to knock.
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track Davidbourke on June 21 over 1620m, 7 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 56.5kg at $13. The run before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at this track Vgold Mile on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Oh Too Good with 60kg at $11. Will need to lift.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 16 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Namesake carrying 61.5kg at $16. Second-up won by 0.5 len at this track Bm84-Qlty June 21 over 1420m defeating He'll Rip with 58.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly. Can go on with it now.
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at this track Bm84-Qlty on June 21 over 1420m, 6 len behind Cafe Millenium with 58kg at $3.90. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Magnaspin with 54kg at $8. Needs a new peak.
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track Davidbourke on June 21 over 1620m, 5.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 54kg at $51. The run before that 4th of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dashing with 54kg at $17. Not keen on his chances.