VRC MEMBER ANDREW AITKEN TROPHY
Results
Very tough. CRACKERJACK PRINCE (7) was a dominant and somewhat surprising winner two back at Moonee Valley before another strong effort in this grade last time. Looks to have found an easier race on paper and can see him getting a good run midfield with cover. BLAZERRO (9) was just fair at Moonee Valley last time but the two efforts prior were good. Jamie Kah goes on and he can get into the finish in an open race. EL CORDOBES (15) gets in with just 51.5kg after the claim, stepping up in grade but having run well for third last start. Unproven at a mile but comes here third up with every chance to do so. EYE OF THE EAGLE (14) won well in easier company two back before a sound effort at Caulfield and is in the mix. UNANIMOUS (4) can improve third up.
Visit TAB.COM.AUVery tough. CRACKERJACK PRINCE (7) was a dominant and somewhat surprising winner two back at Moonee Valley before another strong effort in this grade last time. Looks to have found an easier race on paper and can see him getting a good run midfield with cover. BLAZERRO (9) was just fair at Moonee Valley last time but the two efforts prior were good. Jamie Kah goes on and he can get into the finish in an open race. EL CORDOBES (15) gets in with just 51.5kg after the claim, stepping up in grade but having run well for third last start. Unproven at a mile but comes here third up with every chance to do so. EYE OF THE EAGLE (14) won well in easier company two back before a sound effort at Caulfield and is in the mix. UNANIMOUS (4) can improve third up.
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Group 2 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Pau All Weather 4yo+ Allow November 18 over 2000m defeating Fantastic Spirit with 57.5kg at $3.10. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at La Teste De Buch August 19 2022 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Mon Bel Canto carrying 57kg at $2. Hard to enthuse.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at Caulfield in the G2 Herbert Power October 8 over 2400m, soft track; 4 len behind Saracen Knight carrying 53kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 July 20 2022 over 1500m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Mister Dynamix carrying 58.5kg at $31. Might need the run.
Group 1 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 13 over 1300m, 6 len behind Dubai Poet with 58kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Matamata in the G2 Hawkes Bay Gns on October 8 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Pier with 57kg at $2.10. Solid top-three hope.
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 on August 6 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ima Shelby with 61kg at $12. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on September 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rheinberg carrying 60.5kg at $51. Will be doing best work late.
Resumes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Bm70 August 19 over 1400m defeating Big Brew with 61kg at $3.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind St Lawrence with 57kg at $13. This is going to test him.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on August 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Terrestar carrying 61kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell won by a head at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 August 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Shock 'Em Ova with 61kg at $5.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 26 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Hennessy Lad with 59kg at $7. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Moonee Valley Bm70 August 12 over 1600m defeating Seb Song with 60kg at $12. This is well within his grasp.
Group 3 placegetter. Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Hcp April 8 over 1600m, soft track; 14 len behind Gringotts with 60kg at $17. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at this track in the G3 Cs Hayes February 18 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Elliptical with 56kg at $26. Cannot enthuse.
Group 2 placegetter. Most recently 6th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on September 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Place Of Gold with 60.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on August 16 over 1400m, head behind Terrestar carrying 61kg at $12. Among the winning chances.
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on September 2 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rheinberg carrying 58kg at $14. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 April 10 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Royal Hard Hat carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Likely improver.
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 8th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind No Surrender with 61kg at $9. Previously second-up settled towards the rear 3rd of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on March 22 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Faretti with 57.5kg at $19. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 5th of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on September 2 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Seb Song carrying 61kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on January 7 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Logan Street Lion with 57kg at $5. Must improve significantly.
Useful type. Most recently eased back early on 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on August 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rick's Cafe with 60kg at $9.50. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm64 August 16 over 1500m defeating Diamond Model with 59kg at $4. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on September 2 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Seb Song with 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 6 over 1500m in soft going defeating Brazen Kingdom carrying 60kg at $5. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by a nose at Morphettville Parks Bm68 August 19 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Headphones carrying 57.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 1.1 len behind Anilla carrying 55.5kg at $21. Ready to find peak form.