FURPHY PLATE
Results
Competitive affair. APULIA (8) returned with an excellent run at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate eve, charging home from back in the field to be beaten a head over 1500m. He's a G2 winner as a 3yo who went within a nose of beating Riff Rocket in a Derby this time last year. CAFE MILLENIUM (10) hasn't won since his debut run but has run in some good races and stuck on well in a decent race at Randwick last time out. The inside draw may not be ideal but the big track and 1800m look very suitable. EARL OF TYRONE (6) made his Australian debut in the Seymour Cup and ran on beautifully for second. Any rise in trip will suit given he's two miler overseas. MIDNIGHT BLUE (3) won the Seymour Cup well and he too will only be suited up in trip. ARRAN BAY (5) can give a sight.
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Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Shannon on September 28 over 1500m, slow going 5.5 len behind Amor Victorious carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 16th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 6 len behind Veight with 59kg at $81. Prefer to see again.
Second run back. First-up after almost two and a half years eased back early on 9th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Mighty Ulysses carrying 57kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Lingfield in the LR Derby Trl on May 7 2022 over 2334m, 5 len behind United Nations carrying 58kg at $7. Fitter but might need one more.
Second run back. First-up after four months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Seymour LR Seym Cup October 13 over 1600m defeating Earl Of Tyrone with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Terang Terang Cup on April 14 over 2156m, slow going 11 len behind Khoekhoe carrying 61.5kg at $21. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it.
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 14 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Midnight Blue carrying 57.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Otaki in the G3 Wellington Stakes on November 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zabmanzor with 57kg at $6.70. Would have to improve.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Sale in the LR Sale Cup on October 27 over 1600m, long-neck behind Pounding carrying 59kg at $3.30. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track in the LR Headquarters on October 5 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Uncle Bryn with 55.5kg at $4. Ticking along well, can give a sight.
Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 14 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 13 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Midnight Blue carrying 57.5kg at $26. At only start last preparation won by 2.25 len at Kempton Park All Weather 4yo+ Cond February 8 2023 over 3217m defeating Berkshire Rocco with 61.5kg at $4. The rise in trip suits and he must be respected.
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Midnight Blue with 58kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 11 over 1800m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Numerian with 59kg at $17. Okay fresh, not the worst.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Vobis Gold Star on October 25 over 1500m, head behind Regal Zeus carrying 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Alister Clark on March 23 over 2040m, 4 len behind Antrim Coast with 57kg at $4.50. Excellent return, will be very hard to hold out.
Useful type. Last start 4th of 9 at Sale in the LR Sale Cup on October 27 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Pounding with 58kg at $7. The run before that second last of 10 at this track in the LR Headquarters on October 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Uncle Bryn carrying 54.5kg at $8. Has each way claims on latest.
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Randwick Filante on October 26 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Sounds Of Heaven with 55kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 11 at Randwick Bm94 on October 5 over 1600m, 2 len behind St Lawrence carrying 60kg at $17. Ready to peak and 1800m looks ideal now.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup June 2 over 3200m, 3.5 len behind Amade with 55kg at $5. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at this track Bm84 January 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Suparazi carrying 58kg at $51. Likely to need the run.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Freak Of Nature carrying 58.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Midnight Blue carrying 54kg at $26. Chance on latest.
Second run back. First-up after a year ran last of 16 at Randwick Bm88 on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Willaidow with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Longchamp in the G3 Prix Barbeville on April 30 2023 over 3100m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Big Call carrying 57kg at $7.50. Not keen on his chances.
Last start 3rd in a small field at Moe Moe Cup on October 18 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Keats carrying 54kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Moe Bm58 on September 30 over 1619m, slow going 0.8 len behind Gracious Diva with 63.5kg at $6.50. Looks tested in this field.