CHESTER MANIFOLD STAKES
Results
UNUSUAL CULTURE (3) improved at the second run back from a spell last start when second over 1400m in the G3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes at Caulfield, beaten 0.8 lengths. Looks ready to peak here third up, she just needs a touch of luck early from the wide gate. PASCERO (4) has won two of his past three, too smart again at Caulfield when last seen. Deserves a crack at this level. STRUCK BY (5) is a handy type over from Adelaide, winning at listed level when last seen. Will give a big sight on speed. VALIDATED (7) also comes over the border in good form. 1400m is a slight query but he'll be running on. CROSSHAVEN (2) likes this track and trip and can improve.
Visit TAB.COM.AUUNUSUAL CULTURE (3) improved at the second run back from a spell last start when second over 1400m in the G3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes at Caulfield, beaten 0.8 lengths. Looks ready to peak here third up, she just needs a touch of luck early from the wide gate. PASCERO (4) has won two of his past three, too smart again at Caulfield when last seen. Deserves a crack at this level. STRUCK BY (5) is a handy type over from Adelaide, winning at listed level when last seen. Will give a big sight on speed. VALIDATED (7) also comes over the border in good form. 1400m is a slight query but he'll be running on. CROSSHAVEN (2) likes this track and trip and can improve.
Group 2 winner. Useful type. Last start 4th of 9 at Caulfield Hcp on December 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pascero carrying 56kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan on December 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind King Magnus carrying 59kg at $21. Genuine hope on best form.
Group 1 placegetter. Useful gelding. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan on December 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind King Magnus carrying 59kg at $10. The run before that 13th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke on November 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Magic Time with 52.5kg at $11. Nice draw and worth thought.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 How Now on November 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rose Quartz carrying 55kg at $10. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan on December 2 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind King Magnus with 57kg at $6.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
Group 3 placegetter. Useful gelding. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Hcp December 16 over 1400m defeating Bermadez with 54kg at $9.50. The start before that from last on the turn ran last of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan on December 2 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind King Magnus with 59kg at $16. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
At the latest run won by 2 len at Morphettville LR Xmas Hcp December 9 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Morvada carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Morphettville Gytrash on November 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Validated carrying 57.5kg at $8. No reason he cannot salute again.
Group 3 winner. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Xmas Hcp on December 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Struck By with 54.5kg at $81. The race before that second last of 11 at Morphettville Gytrash on November 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Validated with 60kg at $51. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on December 23 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Magic Max with 60.5kg at $6.50. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Morphettville Gytrash November 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Bellinger carrying 55kg at $5. Genuine hope on latest effort.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Summoned on December 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Revolutionary Miss carrying 56kg at $17. The start before that 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on November 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind So Risque carrying 56.5kg at $5. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Group 3 placegetter. Racing second-up today. Last start got back early 8th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on December 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Boldinho carrying 58.5kg at $81. At only start last preparation 8th of 13 at this track Bm78 on October 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Electric Impulse carrying 59kg at $41. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last start 6th of 9 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on December 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Running By with 59.5kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Summoned on December 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Revolutionary Miss with 56kg at $51. Draw no help to chances.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 on November 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Is It Me with 58kg at $11. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on December 16 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Running By with 56kg at $8. Not far away last start. Big chance.
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Is It Me carrying 60.5kg at $10. The start before that won by a neck at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 December 6 over 1200m defeating Intrepid Eagle carrying 61kg at $7. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Cg&E Bm70 December 6 over 1400m defeating Harbin carrying 58kg at $3. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 on November 22 over 1200m, head behind Sisterhood carrying 61kg at $2.60. Could measure up.