VRC-CRV WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FINAL
Results
UNUSUAL CULTURE (12) tough mare in-form winning three of her last four starts. Well placed with the claim when stalked the speed for a commanding 0.8 len win over 1620m at this track on June 17. Gets all the favours again and will take plenty of holding out. JIMMY THE BEAR (7) looks ready to peak fourth up and drops nicely in weight for this. Found the line late when fourth over 1620m here with the 58.5kg at latest. Blinkers go on today and will take plenty of stopping. KING MAGNUS (1) consistent gelding chasing his third straight win at this course. Sat off the speed and launched late when finishing strongly to score over 1400m here on June 3. Only the one win from six starts this trip but acing too well to dismiss. DAYTONA BAY (14) Has come back in good order this time in after three solid runs over the 1800m. Has the early speed to take up a forward position from the draw and figure prominently.
Visit TAB.COM.AUUNUSUAL CULTURE (12) tough mare in-form winning three of her last four starts. Well placed with the claim when stalked the speed for a commanding 0.8 len win over 1620m at this track on June 17. Gets all the favours again and will take plenty of holding out. JIMMY THE BEAR (7) looks ready to peak fourth up and drops nicely in weight for this. Found the line late when fourth over 1620m here with the 58.5kg at latest. Blinkers go on today and will take plenty of stopping. KING MAGNUS (1) consistent gelding chasing his third straight win at this course. Sat off the speed and launched late when finishing strongly to score over 1400m here on June 3. Only the one win from six starts this trip but acing too well to dismiss. DAYTONA BAY (14) Has come back in good order this time in after three solid runs over the 1800m. Has the early speed to take up a forward position from the draw and figure prominently.
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A last start winner proven in this class and at this distance. On Jun 3 was 1st 0.8L, Jimmy The Bear at Flemington (Open) 1400m. Two starts back was 1st 0.4L, Crosshaven at Flemington (BM-100) 1400m. Expect bold showing.
Most recently was 4th 3L, Not An Option at Flemington (Open) 1420m. On Jun 3 was 6th 2L, King Magnus at Flemington (Open) 1400m. Marginal prospect.
Second-up (3:1-0-1): Placed first up and is proven second up. Resuming looked good when 3rd 1L, King Magnus at Flemington (Open) 1400m. Second run last prep good run when he finished 3rd 7.1L, Cadillac at Ire - Leopardstown (Listed) 1810m. Competitive here.
Second-up (4:1-0-0): First-up was 5th 1.8L, King Magnus at Flemington (Open) 1400m. Second-up last time he finished 9th 6.6L, Kissonallforcheeks at Flemington (Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap, Group3) 1400m. Place at best.
Last start he finished 4th 1.8L, Not Usual Glorious at Swan Hill (Open) 1600m. Two back he finished 2nd 2.3L, Foxy Frida at Morphettville (R A Lee Stakes (G3), SWP-G3) 1600m. Need to improve.
On Jun 11 finished 2nd 1.3L, Not Usual Glorious at Swan Hill (Open) 1600m. Two starts back solid run when he finished 4th 2.4L, Pinstriped at Flemington (BM-100) 1600m. Not out of it.
Blinkers on. Assess on useful 2nd here two starts back; should handle this distance. Last run good effort when 4th 3.4L, Unusual Culture at Flemington (BM-90) 1620m. Two runs back good run when 2nd 0.8L, King Magnus at Flemington (Open) 1400m. Conditions favour.
Last run good effort when 5th 3.2L, Not An Option at Flemington (Open) 1420m. Two runs back he finished 10th 7.9L, Pinstriped at Flemington (BM-100) 1600m. Faces tough task.
On Jun 17 finished 9th 6.4L, Unusual Culture at Flemington (BM-90) 1620m. Two runs back solid run when 7th 4.1L, Pinstriped at Flemington (BM-100) 1600m. Prefer others.
Last run was 2nd 1.3L, Not An Option at Flemington (Open) 1420m. On Jun 3 13th 8.2L, King Magnus at Flemington (Open) 1400m. Has some claims.
On Jun 17 he finished 7th 3.4L, Not An Option at Flemington (Open) 1420m. Two runs back ran strongly 3rd 2.1L, Pinstriped at Flemington (BM-100) 1600m. Each-way best.
Racing in great heart and proven this track an distance. Last start she finished 1st 0.8L, Brayden Star at Flemington (BM-90) 1620m. Before that she finished 3rd 1.3L, Brayden Star at Sandown-Hillside (BM-84) 1600m. Go well this race.
Last run was 5th 2L, Not Usual Glorious at Swan Hill (Open) 1600m when the favourite. On May 13 good run when he finished 3rd 0.5L, King Magnus at Flemington (BM-100) 1400m. Could be value.
Racing consistently and a clearcut winner two starts back. Last time out he finished 3rd 5.1L, Deepstrike at Sandown-Hillside (Open) 1800m. Before that was 1st 0.1L, Altivo at Flemington (BM-84) 1800m. Take beating here.
First-up (4:2-2-0): Coming back from a break should not pose a problem as is a proven performer first-up (2 from 4). First-up last prep looked good when he finished 2nd 0.2L, Coal Crusher at Rosehill (BM-100) 1400m. Could find best.
Last time out he finished 3rd 3.3L, Unusual Culture at Flemington (BM-90) 1620m. On Jun 2 was 1st 1L, Zoutellus at Pakenham Synthetic (BM-70) 1600m. Hard to have.
Second-up (3:1-0-1): Resuming he was 1st 0.8L, Just Johnno at Sandown-Hillside (BM-70) 1300m. Second-up last time was 1st 0.1L, Obfuscation at Sandown-Hillside (3Y+CL1) 1400m when favourite. Not keen this race.
Blinkers on. On Jun 10 finished 14th 10.5L, Flash Flood at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1600m. Two starts back he finished 3rd 1.6L, Daytona Bay at Flemington (BM-84) 1800m. Prefer the place.