SUNLIGHT CLASSIC
Results
ESTRIELLA (13) has simply come back a better filly this preparation, winning both starts well. She showed good adaptability to lead here last start and was soft late. If anything, back to 1100m looks a positive and she's got plenty of options from the draw. Keen on her again. HEDGED (6) won well here first-up. Didn't beat the strongest field but the pieces are there to suggest he'll measure up. I AM UNSTOPPABLE (2) was poor first up in the G1 Lightning. Much better suited here and we did see Cylinder win the Newmarket off a poor Lightning run. STRETAN ANGEL (3) is a good filly with form around the right types last preparation. Right in this. HANCHI (5) perhaps next best.
Visit TAB.COM.AUESTRIELLA (13) has simply come back a better filly this preparation, winning both starts well. She showed good adaptability to lead here last start and was soft late. If anything, back to 1100m looks a positive and she's got plenty of options from the draw. Keen on her again. HEDGED (6) won well here first-up. Didn't beat the strongest field but the pieces are there to suggest he'll measure up. I AM UNSTOPPABLE (2) was poor first up in the G1 Lightning. Much better suited here and we did see Cylinder win the Newmarket off a poor Lightning run. STRETAN ANGEL (3) is a good filly with form around the right types last preparation. Right in this. HANCHI (5) perhaps next best.
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Group 1 placegetter. Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Caulfield in the G2 Sand Gneas December 2 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Serasana with 57kg at $2.80. First up last campaign second last of 11 at this track in the LR Poseidon Stakes September 16 over 1100m, 10 len behind Archo Nacho carrying 57.5kg at $10. Expect a bold showing.
Group 1 placegetter. Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 17 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Imperatriz with 55.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Poseidon Stakes on September 16 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Archo Nacho with 57.5kg at $7. Can improve sharply.
Group 2 winner. Filly back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at this track in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ozzmosis with 55kg at $8. When resuming last campaign second of 19 at this track in the LR Cap D'antibes September 16 over 1100m, a head behind Shesallshenanigans carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Good filly who should go close.
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Zeditave on February 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Raikoke with 56kg at $21. Last start 9th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Legacies with 60kg at $7. Not sure how well he's going.
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 9 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Hedged with 59.5kg at $10. The run before that 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 24 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Twin Perfection with 55kg at $11. Each-way hope.
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track 3yo Hcp March 9 over 1100m defeating Hanchi carrying 58kg at $2.60. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Keep Your Cool carrying 57kg at $2.90. Can measure up.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm 3yo Guineas January 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Abounding with 56.5kg at $21. Previously first up; second of 11 at Wyong Cl1 September 1 over 1100m, 2 len behind Jedibeel carrying 57.5kg at $4. Marginal prospect.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Zeditave on February 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Raikoke carrying 56kg at $17. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Caulfield Bm70 March 16 over 1200m defeating Furious with 58kg at $6.50. Harder here but not the worst.
Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm70 on March 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Scissor Step carrying 59kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Vgold Comet on 1March 6 over 1000m, neck behind Lempicka with 54kg at $26. In the mix.
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm70 on October 27 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Celui with 57.5kg at $13. Won previous preparation first up won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley 2yo C&G Hcp July 29 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Epic Proportions with 55.5kg at $17. Looks up against it.
Most recently won by 2.5 len at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1000m defeating Room For Bingo with 58kg at $3.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind My Name Is with 59kg at $8.50. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Ballarat Cl1 on February 14 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Mount Olympus with 59.5kg at $2.50. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 9 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Hedged carrying 54kg at $21. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
Group 3 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Caulfield G3 Kev Hayes February 10 over 1100m defeating Lazzago with 56kg at $3.80. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Inglis Sprint March 2 over 1200m defeating Robrick with 57.5kg at $3. Very good filly. Clearly the one to beat again.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at this track in the G3 Red Roses November 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Mumbai Muse carrying 57kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette August 19 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Charm Stone carrying 56kg at $5.50. Should be ready to run well.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Thbrd Club November 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Brazen Style with 57kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 19 at this track in the LR Cap D'antibes September 16 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Shesallshenanigans carrying 57.5kg at $16. In the each-way mix.
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at this track 3yo F Hcp on March 2 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Diamond Decorator carrying 53kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm70 on March 14 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Lady Di Di carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Prepared to risk on current form.