COOLMORE STUD STAKES
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The G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes, a fantastic race as usual. Glad to see GROWING EMPIRE (1) accept after a busy Spring campaign. He's been favourite for this race for a while with two big wins to start the preparation before being nosed out in the G1 Manikato Stakes. He tackled the big guns in The Everest last start and tried awfully hard, only beaten narrowly by Bella Nipotina and Giga Kick. Like the wide draw and that he's had straight track experience. TRAFFIC WARDEN (3) was scratched at the barriers in The Everest when looking a huge chance. His Golden Rose run was excellent. Fresh, back to 1200m with a big turn of foot, he'll go close. LADY OF CAMELOT (13) outran her $41 price in The Everest when fourth and must be respected as a Golden Slipper winner. SWITZERLAND (5) hits this third-up off a big win at Rosehill and looks dangerous.
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Going well. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Bella Nipotina with 53kg at $9. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 27 over 1200m, nose behind Southport Tycoon with 52kg at $3.80. Continues to front up and run well; will go awfully close.
Useful type. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Rom Consul on October 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Switzerland with 56.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 6th of 12 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Southport Tycoon carrying 52kg at $17. Has a couple of lengths to find but isn't hopeless.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by a nose at Rosehill G2 Run To Rose September 14 over 1200m defeating Anode with 57.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Rosehill in the G1 Golden Rose on September 28 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Broadsiding with 56.5kg at $6.50. Rates highly. Fresh for the drop in trip, sets up beautifully.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track in the G2 Danehill on October 5 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind First Settler with 58.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley G3 Red Anchor Stks October 26 over 1200m defeating Pisces with 58.5kg at $7.50. Nice win last time, this is much harder.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Rosehill in the G2 Run To Rose on September 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Traffic Warden carrying 57.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 2 len at Rosehill G2 Rom Consul October 12 over 1200m defeating Coleman carrying 56.5kg at $6. Bounced back with a big win last time, has a sense of timing.
Going well. At the latest run favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at this track G2 Danehill October 5 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Reserve Bank carrying 57kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track in the LR Poseidon Stakes on September 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Growing Empire carrying 57kg at $6. Talented colt who takes on the big guns now.
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at this track in the G2 Danehill on October 5 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind First Settler with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Todman on March 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Switzerland with 55.5kg at $8.50. Has ability but not sure if he's come back.
Most recently 5th of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Rom Consul on October 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Switzerland with 56.5kg at $6. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Rosehill in the LR Heritage on September 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; head behind Perspiration with 58kg at $1.60. Has a few lengths to find.
Last start 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Gothic Stakes on October 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Lofty Arch carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 2 len at Moonee Valley 3yo Qlty Hcp September 27 over 1200m defeating Gallant Son carrying 55kg at $4.50. Not keen on his chances.
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Rom Consul on October 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Switzerland with 56.5kg at $26. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 October 1 over 1250m on a soft track defeating Star Legacy carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. Rough hope.
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track in the G2 Danehill on October 5 over 1100m, slow going 0.6 len behind First Settler carrying 57kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 Up&Coming on August 31 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Autumn Glow with 53.5kg at $13. Nice run last time, this is harder again.
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley 3yo Qlty Hcp on September 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Stoli Bolli carrying 55kg at $2.50. Last start 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Gothic Stakes on October 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Lofty Arch carrying 56kg at $2.80. This looks too hard for now.
Useful filly. Last start 4th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bella Nipotina carrying 51kg at $41. The run before that 7th of 11 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts on September 21 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind I Am Me carrying 55kg at $13. Excellent in The Everest, takes catching.
Racing well. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Caulfield G2 Schillaci October 12 over 1100m defeating Oscar's Fortune with 51kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley G3 Champagne September 27 over 1200m defeating Geegees Mistruth with 56kg at $9.50. Keeps raising the bar, hard to knock.