Ronald McDonald House Charities Mile
BOARDRIDER (7) has won both starts to date, far too good on debut at Moe before measuring up well in town to take a BM64 at Sandown Hillside last time out. Bit more depth here but he looks promising and can measure up well again. CALLMEANICON (12) is flying, winning both starts this time in. She was too strong late at Sandown Lakeside over 1500m last time out and can run well again. HEART OF GLASS (10) hasn't quite fired in two runs this time in but should be fitter and may appreciate the extra ground. OUR EMPRESS ZOE (8) is a consistent type who maps well and can give a sight. ZOUPURRING (9) should be thereabouts.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 June 29 over 2000m, soft track; 9 len behind Little Jack with 62kg at $21. When resuming last campaign 11th of 15 at this track Bm84 March 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind He's Our Bonneval carrying 56.5kg at $11. Big weight but has claims.
First-up. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Cranbourne Bm70 November 25 over 2500m slow track defeating Balinor carrying 58kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw August 30 2023 over 1300m, soft track; 3 len behind Rackemann carrying 59.5kg at $8. Likely to need this.
Most recently 6th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Torranzino with 60.5kg at $10. Before that 2nd in a small field at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on August 12 over 1400m, head behind Carbonados carrying 60.5kg at $8. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Torranzino with 60.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 6 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Desperado with 60kg at $8. Prefer others.
Resuming after a break of a year. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 September 20 over 2110m, 10 len behind Mr Bond carrying 58kg at $5. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 July 19 2023 over 1600m, 5 len behind Ruby Flyer carrying 61kg at $3.80. Likely to need this.
Most recently won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 September 4 over 1500m defeating Wascaly carrying 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 7 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sunset Missile with 61kg at $8. Some claims.
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Moe Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1217m in soft going defeating Heaving carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Last time out favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 September 4 over 1400m defeating Polanco with 59.5kg at $3.80. Open to plenty more improvement and will take beating again.
Useful mare. Most recently 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley Mares Bm74 on September 7 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind One Dream One Soul with 59kg at $8.50. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 15 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on August 10 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Aspen Colorado carrying 57kg at $11. Rates highly and is right in the mix again.
Useful gelding. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Eye Of The Eagle with 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 21 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Riproar with 60.5kg at $2.80. Certainly worth another chance.
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Cg&E Bm70 on August 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Unlimited Magic carrying 59kg at $7. Second-up 4th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on September 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Boardrider carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Each way hope.
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1500m, nose behind Torranzino with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Caulfield Bm78 on May 11 over 2000m, slow going 14 len behind Savoir Faire with 55.5kg at $12. Fitter and some hope.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 August 5 over 1400m defeating Russian Summer carrying 59kg at $11. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 21 over 1500m defeating The Marg Factor carrying 58kg at $8.50. Nice type who can run well again.
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on September 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Boardrider with 60kg at $11. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on August 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Ruminate carrying 60kg at $4.50. Place chance.
Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on September 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Boardrider with 58kg at $13. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw April 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating Defense Tycoon with 59kg at $8. Needed to see more fresh.
Last start 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Federer carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that ran last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on August 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hughes with 58kg at $61. Happy enough to avoid.
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1500m, nose behind Torranzino carrying 58kg at $5. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 14 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Freight Train carrying 61kg at $3.50. Place claims.
Useful type. Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 31 over 2200m, slow going 9 len behind Futtaim carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on July 20 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Kapakiri with 54kg at $41. Unlikely.