YULONG NEWMARKET HANDICAP
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The Group 1 Newmarket Handicap. BUENOS NOCHES (3) looks to get in well at the weights. His run in the Champions Sprint before a spell was excellent, beaten half a length by Imperatriz, meeting her 4.5kg better. He was in a different postcode at the turn first up and couldn't have done much more. IMPERATRIZ (1) is far and away the best horse in the race. She proved too good in the G1 Lightning Stakes first up and has the class to win again, 58kg and all. MAGIC TIME (6) went to the paddock a G1 winner. She's a top mare who gets in nicely here and looks very capable of measuring up. SGHIRRIPA (12) missed the start in the Oakleigh Plate and ran on well. His win here prior was very good and he gets in on the minimum. BELLA NIPOTINA (2) is a classy mare who can win this at her best.
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Black Caviar Lightning Stakes winner. Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track G1 Lightning February 17 over 1000m defeating Private Eye carrying 56.5kg at $1.60. Previously second-up favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Moonee Valley G1 Moir Stks September 29 over 1000m defeating Asfoora with 56.5kg at $1.60. Star mare who faces new challenge here.
Manikato Stakes winner. Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 17 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Imperatriz carrying 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Premiere on September 30 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Think About It with 56.5kg at $7.50. Good mare who should be in the finish.
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind King Of Sparta with 57kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts on September 16 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Private Eye with 56kg at $7.50. Big run first up and looks well in here.
Coolmore Classic winner. Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 17 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Imperatriz carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Rosehill G2 Gold Pend September 23 over 1400m defeating Atishu with 58kg at $2.30. One of the top chances.
Robert Sangster Stakes winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 17 at Rosehill Golden Eagle November 4 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Obamburumai carrying 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts September 16 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Private Eye with 56kg at $26. Place hope.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.0 len Caulfield G1 Rup Clarke November 18 over 1400m defeating I Am Me with 53.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 The Heath 1100 September 2 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Asfoora with 56.5kg at $4.50. Talented mare who looks well placed.
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. At the latest run second last of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 17 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Imperatriz with 58.5kg at $81. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sghirripa with 59kg at $4. Rather invest elsewhere.
Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 24 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Queman carrying 53kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Caulfield G3 Cockram September 2 over 1200m defeating Parisal with 56kg at $2.80.
Group 3 winner. First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at this track in the LR Mss Security November 11 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind General Beau with 56.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track Bm90 March 4 2023 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sessions Road carrying 60kg at $4. Not keen on his chances.
Group 3 winner. Third-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming won by a long-neck at Tauranga Rating 75 January 12 over 1200m defeating Jaarffi with 56.5kg at $3.10. Second-up won by 1.3 len at Ellerslie G3 Concorde January 27 over 1200m defeating Petrucci carrying 53kg at $4.90. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Most recently 9th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 24 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Queman carrying 52kg at $12. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Caulfield Bm84 February 3 over 1100m defeating Midtown Boss with 59.5kg at $7. Place hope at best.
Group 3 winner. Most recently 7th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 24 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Queman with 55kg at $7.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track G3 Standish January 13 over 1200m defeating Curran with 54.5kg at $2. Gets in better here and looks a good each-way hope.
Tarzino Trophy winner. Second-up. First-up after three months 13th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 24 over 1100m, 3 len behind Queman with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a head at Hastings G1 Tarzino Trpy September 9 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Dragon Leap carrying 57kg at $10.40. Unlikely.
Multiple Group 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 17 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Imperatriz with 55.5kg at $17. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a head at Rosehill G2 Run To Rose September 9 over 1200m defeating Moravia with 57.5kg at $2.50. Can improve, but needs to.