RESIMAX GROUP KENSINGTON STAKES
Results
Small but select field for the feature. MALKOVICH (2) is a winner over the straight 1000m and will take plenty of catching again. He was only overrun late first up at Rosehill over 1100m and back in trip is no issue for the speedster. Worth nothing Bjorn Baker has a very good strike rate when bringing one to Melbourne. NAJEM SUHAIL (3) was ridden off the pace here last time and exploded to win well. Tactics this time will be interesting but he rates highly. RICH FORTUNE (5) is a progressive mare with a good record. Her only run here was good in a strong 3yo race. 1000m at this level might be a touch sharp. KATSU (7) is a nice type resuming. It wouldn't shock if he measured right up this time in. GENERATION (4) hasn't won in forever but rarely runs poorly and should be thereabouts again.
Visit TAB.COM.AUSmall but select field for the feature. MALKOVICH (2) is a winner over the straight 1000m and will take plenty of catching again. He was only overrun late first up at Rosehill over 1100m and back in trip is no issue for the speedster. Worth nothing Bjorn Baker has a very good strike rate when bringing one to Melbourne. NAJEM SUHAIL (3) was ridden off the pace here last time and exploded to win well. Tactics this time will be interesting but he rates highly. RICH FORTUNE (5) is a progressive mare with a good record. Her only run here was good in a strong 3yo race. 1000m at this level might be a touch sharp. KATSU (7) is a nice type resuming. It wouldn't shock if he measured right up this time in. GENERATION (4) hasn't won in forever but rarely runs poorly and should be thereabouts again.
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Century Stks on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Najem Suhail carrying 57kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside in the LR Xmas Stks on December 26 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Jigsaw carrying 60kg at $13. Loves it here but may want further.
Group 2 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Starlight on December 2 over 1100m, slow going 1.1 len behind Dragonstone carrying 59kg at $4. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Scone in the LR Ortensia on May 13 over 1100m, 3 len behind Athelric carrying 59.5kg at $4. Will give a bold sight.
Group 2 placegetter. Going well. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at this track LR Century Stks November 9 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Spacewalk with 57kg at $5.50. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Rising Fast on November 4 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Spacewalk carrying 54.5kg at $10. Big win here last time. Should go close.
Multiple Group 3 winner. Useful type. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Hcp on November 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Taunting with 58kg at $4. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track in the LR Century Stks on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Najem Suhail with 57kg at $5.50. Needs another win but is in the mix.
Group 3 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Bendigo Bm78 on November 1 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Fortunate Kiss carrying 58kg at $4. Second-up 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Hcp on November 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Taunting carrying 54kg at $4. Looks ready to find her best.
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Ballarat Bm100 on December 9 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Taunting carrying 51kg at $7.50. The start before that second last of 9 at Cranbourne Hcp on November 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Taunting with 53kg at $13. Others preferred at this stage.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 J Monash July 8 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Sigh carrying 58kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Sale Bm70 April 2 over 1000m slow track defeating Who Shot Suzy carrying 58kg at $3. Progressive type resuming. No shock to see him win.