THE SCHWEPPES PLATE
Results
ARRAN BAY (4) has a very strong second up record and did enough first up when given a quiet ride at this track and trip, working home well for sixth, beaten just two lengths. Fancy he's able to sit closer this time from the better draw and he should be right in the finish. SO RISQUE (2) won that race at healthy odds and has since gone to Rosehill and placed in Bm88 grade. Racing very well and will take beating again. HE'S OUR BONNEVAL (7) comes through the same form and should be at peak fitness now third up. Same story LOUNGE BAR RUBI (5) who ran second and has winning claims again. SANDY PRINCE (9) brings different form off a smart win in Adelaide and he can measure up.
Visit TAB.COM.AUARRAN BAY (4) has a very strong second up record and did enough first up when given a quiet ride at this track and trip, working home well for sixth, beaten just two lengths. Fancy he's able to sit closer this time from the better draw and he should be right in the finish. SO RISQUE (2) won that race at healthy odds and has since gone to Rosehill and placed in Bm88 grade. Racing very well and will take beating again. HE'S OUR BONNEVAL (7) comes through the same form and should be at peak fitness now third up. Same story LOUNGE BAR RUBI (5) who ran second and has winning claims again. SANDY PRINCE (9) brings different form off a smart win in Adelaide and he can measure up.
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Group 3 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South May 6 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Caste carrying 57kg at $10. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet April 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Foxy Frida with 58kg at $5. Others rate better.
Useful gelding. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 on February 3 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 60kg at $5.50. The start before that won by a head at this track Bm84 January 20 over 1400m defeating He's Our Bonneval carrying 58kg at $16. Racing very well. Hard to beat again.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track in the LR Chstr Manifold January 1 2023 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Corner Pocket with 54kg at $41. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Caulfield Hcp September 17 2022 over 1100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ingratiating with 55.5kg at $41. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 13 at this track Bm84 on February 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Jennilala with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Bm78 July 8 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Aspen Colorado carrying 61kg at $6.50. Strips fitter and can take this out.
Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track Bm84 on February 17 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Jennilala carrying 60kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 11 at Geelong Bm84 on January 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Lafargue carrying 60kg at $8.50. Brings the right form.
Group 3 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 August 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Amenable with 60kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at this track Bm84 July 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dance To Dubai carrying 58.5kg at $17. Others rate better.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track Bm84 on January 20 over 1400m, head behind So Risque carrying 58.5kg at $19. Last start 4th of 13 at this track Bm84 on February 17 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jennilala with 58.5kg at $8.50. Strong chance again.
Group 1 placegetter. First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Cranbourne Pinker Pinker October 13 over 2025m, soft track; 13 len behind Flash Mary carrying 61kg at $17. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Caulfield Mares Bm84 September 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Nunthorpe carrying 60.5kg at $26. Happy to risk.
Useful type. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Morphettville Parks Bm76 February 3 over 1400m defeating Neodium with 60kg at $3. The run before that ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 61kg at $2.50. Should prove competitive.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on January 27 over 1600m, 13 len behind Piaggio with 58kg at $21. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track Bm100 on January 20 over 1600m, head behind Bermadez carrying 53kg at $7.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Caulfield Mares Bm84 September 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Nunthorpe carrying 55kg at $6.50. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 May 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Our August Rose with 59.5kg at $6. Nice type who can hit the line well.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Colac Bm64 February 9 over 1600m defeating Border Visage with 61.5kg at $3. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 January 31 over 1400m defeating Montjeuify carrying 59kg at $3.30. Has been racing well. Could measure up.
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at York September 23 over 2112m, 6 len behind Palamon with 61.5kg at $2.10. On debut sixth of 12 at Doncaster June 2 over 1609m, 7 len behind Embesto with 59kg at $15. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Group 2 placegetter. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on January 27 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Uzziah carrying 54kg at $4.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Mares Bm72 on January 5 over 1250m, 0.7 len behind Molly Nails with 54kg at $5. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.